Job Description

Join ChristianaCare’s nationally recognized Anatomic Pathology team and make a meaningful impact on patient care every day.

At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are committed to creating an environment where laboratory professionals can thrive. We are seeking a Cytotechnologist to join our collaborative Cytology team at our Newark campus.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Cytotechnologist or a new graduate seeking to build a career within one of the region’s leading health systems while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Day Shift
• No weekends
• No holidays
• No on-call responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As a Cytotechnologist, you will work closely with Pathologists and laboratory professionals to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information that directly impacts patient care.

Responsibilities include:

• Examine gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens according to established laboratory protocols

• Perform microscopic evaluation and interpretation of cytologic specimens

• Participate in fine needle aspiration (FNA) adequacy assessment procedures

• Prepare non-gynecologic specimens using smear, cytocentrifugation, and filtration techniques

• Document findings and maintain required workload and regulatory records

• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents and staining solutions

• Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities

• Communicate effectively with Pathologists, physicians, nurses, and laboratory colleagues

• Assist with training and mentoring students and new team members

• Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, accreditation, and laboratory safety standards

Why ChristianaCare?

• Nationally recognized health system

• Collaborative and supportive Pathology leadership team

• Modern laboratory environment

• Strong commitment to professional development and continuing education

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off with rollover opportunities

• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave

• Care.com membership and backup dependent care support

• Financial wellness and retirement planning resources

• Employee wellness reimbursement

• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, sporting events, and more

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology or Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline with Cytotechnology certification program completion

• CT (ASCP) certification p referred

• One year of Cytology experience

• Experience with fine needle aspiration adequacy assessment

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Hourly Pay Range: $38.22 - $61.16This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Aug 8, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visithttps://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/