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Cytotechnologist

Allentown, PA, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Performs cytologic evaluation on cell samples to detect cancer, infectious diseases, and cellular abnormalities, providing accurate test results to physicians.

Role type

Cytotechnologist

Builds

Diagnostic test results for GYN and Non-GYN specimens

Domain

Clinical Laboratory / Pathology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Microscopic cell evaluation, Benign/premalignant/malignant condition interpretation, Inflammatory change analysis, Hormonal pathology assessment, Microorganism identification, Preliminary differential diagnosis, Final diagnosis on negative GYN specimens, Workload prioritization, Specimen preparation, Telepathology communication, CAP inspection assistance, Fine needle biopsy assistance

Preferred skills

ASCP/IAC/ASMT/NCA certification, Annual proficiency exam passing

Technologies

Laboratory Information Systems, Word processing, Spreadsheets, E-mail

Responsibilities

Evaluate prepared anatomic specimens for pathological conditions; Determine if cellular changes necessitate pathologist referral; Select and mark representative cells; Provide preliminary and final diagnoses; Screen work to minimize discrepancy; Adhere to workload limits; Prioritize work for STAT requests; Prepare specimens for diagnostic analysis; Assist in CAP inspections; Assist in fine needle biopsy procedures.

Seniority

Individual Contributor

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