Cytotechnologist: Fast-Paced Pathology Lab with Impact

Cypress HCM; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Cytotechnologist to verify patient data, prepare slides, and evaluate cellular samples. You will maintain documentation and support pathology reporting while ensuring quality and safety in the lab.

The role requires an Associate degree with internship or approved cytology training, ASCP cytology certification, and an active Florida cytology license. Salary range is $80–100K with a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field with completion of a one-year internship or approved long-term cytology training program
• ASCP certification in cytology required
• Active Florida cytology license required
• Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures
• Strong computer, communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining productivity and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Receive cytology specimens and verify proper patient identification, accessioning, and labeling.
• Complete all documentation associated with specimen accessioning and reporting.
• Prepare slides for cytological evaluation in accordance with SOPs.
• Examine cellular samples for abnormalities in color, shape, size, and pattern.
• Refer slides containing abnormal cellular structures to pathologists for further evaluation.
• Provide relevant clinical data and microscopic findings to support pathology reporting.
• Evaluate specimens microscopically to confirm specimen quality and adequacy.
• Follow laboratory standards for specimen handling, preparation, quality, and safety.
• Help maintain productivity, turnaround-time, and workflow expectations.
• Report issues to the department supervisor or lead technologist for timely resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in related field

Cytology internship/training program

ASCP cytology certification

Active Florida cytology license

Tools

Laboratory equipment basics

Job description

Cypress HCM in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Cytotechnologist to verify patient data, prepare slides, and evaluate cellular samples. You will maintain documentation and support pathology reporting while ensuring quality and safety in the lab.

The role requires an Associate degree with internship or approved cytology training, ASCP cytology certification, and an active Florida cytology license. Salary range is $80–100K with a fast-paced environment.