Cytology Prep Technician

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Cytology Prep Technician. In this role, the successful candidate performs cytological laboratory procedures pursuant to established and approved protocols which require limited exercise of independent judgment. Duties are performed under the supervision of a licensed cytotechnologist, laboratory supervisor, and director of a cytopathology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles cytology specimens to ensure proper testing is performed.
• Accurately opens, labels, numbers, verifies patient identity and enters information from the test requisition into Powerpath for each specimen received.
• Grosses and prepares smears, cytospins and cell blocks; accurately enters gross description in Tamtron patient report.
• Processes cytology specimens including fine needle aspirations, non‑gynecological smears, and gynecological monolayers using ThinPrep Pap test technique.
• Properly operates the ThinPrep image processor.
• Performs all staining protocols: Papanicolaou stain, differential stain, modified rapid Pap stain.
• Prepares specimens for all types of special stains; slide coverslipping and labeling.
• Provides assistance with the maintenance of all stains, reagents, and instruments of the laboratory.
• Maintains all daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
• Utilizes and troubleshoots all equipment, including ThinPrep instrumentation, Leica instrumentation, and other laboratory centrifuges and instruments.
• Ensures proper use of LIS, Powerpath, and Thermo Slidemate AS.
• Participates in QC/QA and supply inventory management.
• Maintains open communication with the department supervisor, MD directors, and co‑workers, particularly regarding important testing information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• NYSDOH licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory histotechnician, histotechnologist, clinical laboratory technician, or clinical laboratory technologist.
• Associate’s Degree from a relevant course of study as defined by NYS clinical laboratory licensing requirements.
• High school degree accepted only if the individual has the designated experience defined by NYSDOH and has obtained their NYS license through the grand‑parenting pathway.
• 6–12 months experience in a pathology laboratory.
• Exposure to and knowledge of computer systems.
• ASCP certification as an HT or HTL.
• Good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• One‑year experience in a cytopathology laboratory.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package supporting career development, family planning, and retirement.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time‑off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• Resources and services designed to enhance overall quality of life for employees and their families.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $99,053.60 – $125,117 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The listed range does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.