Cytotechnologist

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform diagnostic cytology studies and support clinical laboratory operations.

The role includes preparing slides, evaluating cell characteristics, assisting with fine-needle aspirations, maintaining records, and adhering to safety and quality controls; Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fixes, stains, and prepares microscopic slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility.
• Evaluates cell color, shape, and size to determine abnormalities.
• Examines human cell samples to determine the presence of precancerous changes, cancer, or infections.
• Performs a variety of laboratory procedures.
• Assists clinicians within the hospital for the procurement of material from fine needle aspirations.
• Assures specimen labeling requirements are met and all necessary clinical information is available.
• Responds to inquiries regarding test results, methodology, and specific factors that can influence test results.
• Assists with or performs accessioning, processing, and staining of specimens in accordance with the cytology processing manual.
• Records classification and presents unusual characteristics to the pathologist.
• Maintains records of assignments performed in cytology section.
• Participates in continuing education, quality control procedures and documents accordingly; participates in proficiency testing.
• Maintains laboratory area and equipment and performs including proper disposal of all bio-hazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials.
• Maintains accurate inventory to complete work, and orders supplies as needed.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Cytotechnologist certification by an approved accrediting agency

Job description

Job Description

Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions.

Job Description

Cytotechnologist provides clinical diagnostic study of cells for the purpose of recognizing and classifying malignant and benign inflammatory and irritative conditions.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Certification as a Cytotechnologist by an approved accrediting agency.
• No experience required.

Essential Job Functions

• Fixes, stains, and prepares microscopic slides to preserve specimen and enhance visibility.
• Evaluates cell color, shape, and size to determine abnormalities.
• Examines human cell samples to determine the presence of precancerous changes, cancer, or infections.
• Performs a variety of laboratory procedures.
• Assists clinicians within the hospital for the procurement of material from fine needle aspirations.
• Assures specimen labeling requirements are met and all necessary clinical information is available.
• Responds to inquiries regarding test results, methodology, and specific factors that can influence test results.
• Assists with or performs accessioning, processing, and staining of specimens in accordance with the cytology processing manual.
• Records classification and presents unusual characteristics to the pathologist.
• Maintains records of assignments performed in cytology section.
• Participates in continuing education, quality control procedures and documents accordingly; participates in proficiency testing.
• Maintains laboratory area and equipment and performs including proper disposal of all bio-hazardous materials and chemically hazardous materials.
• Maintains accurate inventory to complete work, and orders supplies as needed.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
• Performs related duties as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0419 Clinical Services Wing

Job

Clinical LaboratoryRegular

Shift

Standard

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Aug 31, 2026, 8:38:54 AM