Axia Women's Health·Schuylkill Township, Pennsylvania
The Cytotechnologist interprets Pap tests, evaluates cell samples for abnormalities, and performs various laboratory functions including grossing, processing, staining, and quality control procedures according to SOPs and CAP requirements. This role also involves documenting workloads, validating equipment, preparing reagents, and assisting with the oversight of Cytopreparatory Technologists.
At Axia Women’s Health, recognized as a Great Place to Work for a 4th year in a row, our vision is to lead the way in improving women's health. At the core of achieving this is a caring, connected, and progressive community of providers, support colleagues, and women's health centers across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Kentucky. The rapidly growing network spans OB/GYN physicians, breast health centers, high-risk pregnancy centers, two laboratories, urogynecology care, and fertility centers. Together, Axia Women's Health puts women first by delivering the personalized care needed for women to lead healthier, happier lives.
Axia’s full-service, state-of-the-art laboratory performs anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and molecular (DNA-based) testing. The Cytotechnologist provides professional services, including interpretation of Pap tests, slide preparations, proficiency testing, quality control and other functions and is a key member of our laboratory team, helping Axia to provide a full-scope of services to Axia Women’s Health patients.
This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable after 90 days of initial employment, for external candidates who successfully complete the interview and onboarding process. The bonus amount will be prorated for part-time positions based on full-time equivalency (FTE).
Interprets physician notes and obtains clarification when information is missing or contradictive.
Receives, accesses, or rejects specimens by following standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Determines specimen adequacy for all cytology and histology samples.
Processes specimens and evaluates control slides to ensure proper staining patterns. Follows the College of American Pathologist (CAP) requirements for performing proficiency testing and reporting results, and completes all procedures expected in the scheduled time without loss of work quality.
Grosses, processes, embeds, cuts, stains, special stains, IHC, recuts, and coverslips all cytological and surgical specimens received into the anatomic pathology laboratory.
Examines and evaluates cell samples for normal cell patterns, non-malignant, or benign conditions that might exist, such as microorganisms, therapeutic change inflammation, repair and hyperplastic changes, and determines severity and cell type of abnormalities, and, if needed, provides criteria to identify origin and makes appropriate recommendations on report.
Reviews cases at the microscope and discusses diagnostic criteria with pathologists, senior cytotechnologists, or other cytotechnologists as needed.
Performs data entry of case information into the appropriate computer system, ensuring that all identifying information is accurate and in the appropriate format; uses recognized terminology to document and transmit diagnosis/findings in the laboratory information system.
Documents daily, weekly, and monthly workloads, and performs and documents daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance.
Validate equipment, detection kits, antibody lots, blockers, inhibitors, control tissue and new antibodies before use on any specimen.
Checks and monitors pH of solutions, temperatures, and room humidity on a regular basis by documenting the value for each on the proper chart/log.
Prepare stock reagents for use on manual and automated processes.
Performs calibration of equipment as required.
Participates in laboratory quality management functions.
• Assists with oversight of Cytopreparatory Technologists.
$35 USD to $43 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
At Axia Women’s Health, we’re passionate about creating a community where our colleagues and patients feel empowered to be their full, authentic selves. We welcome all individuals – without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or sexual orientation – and proudly celebrate our individual experiences and differences.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science or chemical/biological sciences, along with completion of an accredited Cytotechnology program. A minimum of one year of relevant experience and ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) certification or eligibility is required.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, staff cytotechnologist openings are typically driven by steady clinical laboratory demand in hospitals and reference labs. These roles are competitive because employers often want a bachelor’s degree, completion of an accredited cytotechnology program, one year of experience, and ASCP CT certification or eligibility. If you are applying, confirm your certification status and review the lab’s specimen volume and workflow. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time comparing roles.
