Cytotechnologist l Day Shift l No Weekends

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer?m

Paid time off

Care.com membership and backup depdend

Employee discounts

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s Anatomic Pathology team on the Newark campus is seeking a Cytotechnologist to support gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology, with a day shift, Monday–Friday, and no weekends or on-call requirements.

Join a nationally recognized health system that values professional development and offers comprehensive benefits, a modern laboratory environment, and opportunities to mentor students and new staff while maintaining CAP/CLIA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology or Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline with Cytotechnology certification program completion CT (ASCP) certification preferred
• One year of Cytology experience
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Examine gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens according to established laboratory protocols
• Perform microscopic evaluation and interpretation of cytologic specimens
• Participate in fine needle aspiration (FNA) adequacy assessment procedures
• Prepare non-gynecologic specimens using smear, cytocentrifugation, and filtration techniques
• Document findings and maintain required workload and regulatory records
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents and staining solutions
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities
• Communicate effectively with Pathologists, physicians, nurses, and laboratory colleagues
• Assist with training and mentoring students and new team members
• Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, accreditation, and laboratory safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology

Bachelor’s degree in science with Cytotechnology certification and CT (ASCP) certification preferred

Job description

Job Details Join ChristianaCare’s nationally recognized Anatomic Pathology team and make a meaningful impact on patient care every day. At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are committed to creating an environment where laboratory professionals can thrive. We are seeking a Cytotechnologist to join our collaborative Cytology team at our Newark campus. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Cytotechnologist or a new graduate seeking to build a career within one of the region’s leading health systems while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Day Shift
• No weekends
• No holidays
• No on-call responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities include:

• Examine gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens according to established laboratory protocols
• Perform microscopic evaluation and interpretation of cytologic specimens
• Participate in fine needle aspiration (FNA) adequacy assessment procedures
• Prepare non-gynecologic specimens using smear, cytocentrifugation, and filtration techniques
• Document findings and maintain required workload and regulatory records
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents and staining solutions
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities
• Communicate effectively with Pathologists, physicians, nurses, and laboratory colleagues
• Assist with training and mentoring students and new team members
• Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, accreditation, and laboratory safety standards

Why ChristianaCare?

• Nationally recognized health system
• Collaborative and supportive Pathology leadership team
• Modern laboratory environment
• Strong commitment to professional development and continuing education
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with rollover opportunities
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• Care.com membership and backup dependent care support
• Financial wellness and retirement planning resources
• Employee wellness reimbursement
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, sporting events, and more

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology or Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline with Cytotechnology certification program completion CT (ASCP) certification preferred One year of Cytology experience Experience with fine needle aspiration adequacy assessment New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Hourly Pay Range: $38.98 - $62.38 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Nov 15, 2026

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions.

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