Cytologist

What We Offer

Location: Winston Salem, NC - Forsyth Med. Ctr.
Department: Anatomic Pathology
Schedule: Full Time - M-F 8:30a to 5:00p

Why You'll Love Working at Novant Health

• Traffic-free work environment with a focus on patient care and community health.
• A supportive team of pathologists, laboratory professionals, and healthcare providers.
• Advanced laboratory technology and innovative diagnostic practices.
• Opportunities for professional development, certification support, and career advancement.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• A culture that promotes belonging, inclusion, and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to improve lives every day through accurate, timely diagnoses.

What You'll Do

• Examine and evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens.
• Identify abnormal cellular changes and communicate findings to pathologists.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support exceptional patient outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and laboratory excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Graduated from a school of cytotechnology accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or other organization approved by HHS; or be certified in cytotechnology by a certifying agency approved by HHS.
• Experience: One year of relevant laboratory experience (clinical internships of twelve months duration meet this requirement), preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: CT Certification from ASCP, required.
• Additional Skills (required): All individuals certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004 must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).
• Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
• Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests.
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Specialist certifications from accreditation agency.