Cytologist Jobs
Cytologist jobs are open across hospital systems, reference laboratories, cancer centers, and public health agencies, from staff cytologist to cytology supervisor and laboratory director, with specializations in gynecologic cytology, fine-needle aspiration, and digital pathology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Charlottesville, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Cytologist to work full time days in the Cytology Lab.
Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!
Join our team, where we are committed to quality and compassionate care, along with employee growth and satisfaction!
Overview:
Job responsibility is to perform cytological technical preparations of specimens and evaluates gynecology and non-gynecologic specimens for the presence of cancer or other pathological changes in compliance with departmental policy and procedure.
Education
- Bachelor’s level degree
Certification/Licensure
- ASCP-CT (required)
Experience
- ThinPrep
- Pap Proficiency within the last year
keyword: laboratory, cytology, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $44.60 - $66.37 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.
Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
City/State
Charlottesville, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Cytologist to work full time days in the Cytology Lab.
Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!
Join our team, where we are committed to quality and compassionate care, along with employee growth and satisfaction!
Overview:
Job responsibility is to perform cytological technical preparations of specimens and evaluates gynecology and non-gynecologic specimens for the presence of cancer or other pathological changes in compliance with departmental policy and procedure.
Education
- Bachelor’s level degree
Certification/Licensure
- ASCP-CT (required)
Experience
- ThinPrep
- Pap Proficiency within the last year
keyword: laboratory, cytology, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $44.60 - $66.37 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.
Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cytologist jobs.
- ASCP certification as CT(ASCP) or SCT(ASCP) required or strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in cytotechnology, biology, or a related life science field
- Proficiency in gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimen preparation and interpretation
- Experience with digital pathology platforms and whole-slide imaging systems
- Familiarity with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission laboratory compliance standards
- Fine-needle aspiration adequacy assessment experience and rapid on-site evaluation skills
Tips for Your Cytologist Job Search
List your ASCP certification prominently
Most cytologist postings screen for CT(ASCP) or SCT(ASCP) credentials before reviewing anything else. Place your certification directly under your name at the top of your resume so hiring managers and applicant tracking systems catch it immediately.
Quantify your annual slide volume
Lab directors want to know your throughput. Note the average number of cases or slides you screened per year in each role. This signals productivity, familiarity with high-volume environments, and compliance with regulatory screening limits.
Filter openings by specimen type specialty
Gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and FNA cytology roles have different daily demands. When searching, use specimen-type keywords alongside your title so you surface positions that match your actual bench experience and avoid mismatched interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cytologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case-based interview portfolio
Many cytology interviews include a practical component where you screen or interpret slides. Bring documented examples of challenging cases you handled, including your differential, final interpretation, and any correlation with histology or clinical outcome.
Negotiate using CAP and CMS workload data
When discussing compensation, anchor your case to College of American Pathologists workload recommendations and CMS complexity rules rather than general market comparisons. Demonstrating regulatory knowledge during salary talks positions you as a senior candidate, not just an applicant.
Cytologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cytologists?
The companies hiring the most cytologists right now include Endeavor Health, Sentara, and WakeMed, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Illinois, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large reference laboratory networks consistently account for the majority of full-time cytologist openings nationwide.
How many cytologist jobs are remote?
About 0% of cytologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growth of digital pathology platforms that allow slide review off-site. Remote opportunities are most common in telecytology screening roles and quality assurance positions, while bench cytotechnology and FNA adequacy assessment roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a cytologist?
You become a cytologist by earning a bachelor's degree in cytotechnology or a related biological science, completing an accredited cytotechnology program affiliated with a NAACLS-accredited school, and then sitting for the CT(ASCP) board examination through the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Most programs include a clinical practicum where you screen cases under a pathologist's supervision before graduation.
How do you get hired as a cytologist with little experience?
Focus on roles listed as staff or entry-level cytologist, which are common at high-volume reference labs that can afford to train newer graduates. Highlight your clinical practicum case volume, any rapid on-site evaluation exposure from your training program, and your CT(ASCP) certification. Smaller community hospitals occasionally hire new graduates specifically because they can shape their workflow training from day one.
What does the cytologist interview process look like?
Most cytologist interviews begin with a phone screen by HR covering credentials, shift availability, and general lab experience. A second round typically involves a practical bench assessment where you screen a set of slides and discuss your interpretations with the laboratory director or chief cytotechnologist. Final interviews may include a panel with pathologists and lab management focused on quality metrics, challenging case handling, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
Where can I find and apply to cytologist jobs?
You can find and apply to cytologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specimen-type experience, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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