Cytology Technologist II — Evening Shift

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven is seeking a skilled Cytology Lab Technician to join the team on the 4PM–12AM shift. You will assist in daily preparation of gynecological specimens, accessioning, registration, triage, and transport, while supporting the patient registration team and ensuring HIPAA and safety compliance.

The role includes performing specialized laboratory tests, quality control, slide staining and coverslipping, and cross-coverage in Histology, IHC, and grossing.

Qualifications

• Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family, and high school level education.
• Or four years of related work experience and an Associate’s degree.
• Or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized laboratory tests and procedures in areas such as histology, cytology, cytogenics, medical technology, and histocompatibility.
• Tests for quality control of slides, specimens and cultures; operates and maintains equipment.
• Oversees and instructs support staff; serves as a source of information on techniques and equipment operation.
• Prepares specimens and tissue for analysis using specialized laboratory techniques.
• Stains and mounts slides; prepares solutions and media; cultures tissues.
• Develops and updates laboratory techniques; orders and maintains inventory.

Skills

Multitask

Anatomy & medical terminology

Communication

Molecular testing

Grossing handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

CoPath

EPIC

Tubetracker

Beaker

Histology Asset Tracking (HAT)

Job description

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven is seeking a skilled Cytology Lab Technician to join the team on the 4PM–12AM shift. You will assist in daily preparation of gynecological specimens, accessioning, registration, triage, and transport, while supporting the patient registration team and ensuring HIPAA and safety compliance.

The role includes performing specialized laboratory tests, quality control, slide staining and coverslipping, and cross-coverage in Histology, IHC, and grossing.