Cytotechnologist (FT, Days) - Bethlehem, PA at St. Luke's University Health Network

Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cytotechnology, Laboratory Testing, Slide Screening, Teaching, Problem Solving, Quality Control, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Continuing Education, Microscopy, Patient Care, Technical Services, Data Entry, ROSE Procedures, Accreditation Standards, Competency Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Cytotechnologist (CT) performs highly complex laboratory testing. Screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens for premalignant, malignant, and inflammatory changes. Assumes responsibility for teaching/training of students and/or new employees, problem-solving and quality control. Performs special assignments as delegated. Covers ROSE procedures at multiple St. Luke's University Health Network campuses. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols as designated by section/site supervisor. Accurately and efficiently screen gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides. Prepares and reviews ROSE (Rapid On-site Evaluation procedures) at multiple network campuses. Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services. Assumes responsibility for problem solving, teaching of new employees, and instrument maintenance. Monitors inventory of supplies and reports low volume to Technical Coordinator. Accurately enter slide interpretations into the laboratory computer system. Attends continuing education or training sessions inside and/or outside of the hospital campus to meet minimum standards of accrediting agencies. Demonstrates competency in assigned areas of responsibilities. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent or geriatric). PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting up to 7 hours per day - 2 hour increments. Standing up to 3 hours per day - 1 hour increments. Walking - up to 2 hours per day - short increments. Frequently uses fingers to screen slides and enter results in the computer. Continuous use of hands while screening microscopic slides, adjusting and focusing the microscope. Rarely lifts boxes, slides files or slides folders up to 25 pounds. Rarely carries objects up to 25 pounds. Rarely bends/stoops or crouches. Rarely reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general far/near/color and peripheral vision and depth perception. Must have a vehicle to travel for ROSE procedures at various network campuses. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduate from an approved Cytotogist program. ASCP registered or eligible. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.

Responsibilities

The Cytotechnologist performs complex laboratory testing and screens gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens for changes. They also assume responsibility for teaching new employees and maintaining quality control.