Cytotechnologist - Cytology

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytotechnologist - Cytology at Cytology and Cytopathology on the Main Campus Jackson performs diagnostic evaluation of gynecological and non-gynecological specimens by microscope, correlating history with findings to identify cellular abnormalities.

The position requires ASCP Cytotechnologist Certification or eligibility, with meticulous technique and strict adherence to lab safety and quality controls.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements to meet American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification
• ASCP Board of Registry Cytotechnologist Certification or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, stains, and examines specimens to detect cellular abnormalities.
• Evaluates slides to identify abnormal hormone conditions and disease processes.
• Diagnoses slides and refers inconclusive or positive cases for further review with supervisors.
• Maintains accurate records of samples and analysis to avoid mix-ups.
• Performs maintenance and verification of microscope and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and infection control practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

ASCP Cytotechnologist Certification

Tools

Microscope

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00054134

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

Cytology and Cytopathology

Location

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

Cytotechnologist - Cytology

Job Summary

To diagnose gynecological and non-gynecological specimens for cellular abnormalities via microscope. To correlate existing laboratory history or clinical information with microscopic findings.

Education & Experience

Educational requirements to meet American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

ASCP Board of Registry Cytotechnologist Certification or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, stains, and examines specimens for study to detect minute abnormalities in the shape, color, or size of a cell.
• Conducts evaluations to detect abnormal hormone conditions and other pathological diseases processes.
• Diagnosis negative slides and refers atypical, inconclusive, or positive cases for further evaluation; confers with supervisors and other relevant personnel on an ongoing basis about cases.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of samples and analysis to avoid patient mix-up.
• Performs and records preventative maintenance and function verification of microscope and other equipment.
• Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Job Posting Date

09/22/2026