Cytotechnologist: Diagnostic Cytology Specialist

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in West Chester, PA, is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform routine and complex diagnostic cytology tasks, including preparation, screening, and reporting using Bethesda criteria. The role emphasizes quality and patient care within a collaborative academic medical center.

The candidate should have a Bachelor degree in Cytology/Medical Technology/Biology with at least 2 years of Cytotechnologist experience and MT (ASCP) or MLT eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Cytology, Medical Technology, or Biology with at least 2 years of experience as a Cytotechnologist in a full service laboratory

Responsibilities

• Provides clear, accurate intra/extradepartmental communication
• Maintains compliance with CLIA and CAP quality requirements
• Maintains productivity by screening acceptable target number of slides
• Monitors bench activities to ensure target TAT and enhance workflow
• Cross-training to perform Cytologic-Prep tasks as needed
• Interprets microscopic findings and correlates with clinical data for diagnosis

Education

Bachelor degree in Cytology/Medical Technology/Biology

Job description

Penn Medicine in West Chester, PA, is seeking a Cytotechnologist to perform routine and complex diagnostic cytology tasks, including preparation, screening, and reporting using Bethesda criteria. The role emphasizes quality and patient care within a collaborative academic medical center.

The candidate should have a Bachelor degree in Cytology/Medical Technology/Biology with at least 2 years of Cytotechnologist experience and MT (ASCP) or MLT eligibility.