Entry Level Cytotechnologist Jobs
New grad cytotechnologist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated clinical rotation record can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices, with employers like Quest Diagnostics, Trinity Health, and Sanford Health hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by screening pap and non-GYN tests as requested in physician orders. Performs and triages accurate tests as prescribed by the physician in a timely manner so clinicians receive accurate result enabling them to provide the best possible care.
Job Responsibility
- Prepares non-GYN and GYN specimens for evaluation by following established protocols; ensures specimen integrity throughout the process; attends fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures when necessary.
- Utilizing a microscope, screens slides manually and by using automated instrumentation, which requires fine motor coordination and manual dexterity; identifies cellular changes caused by the disease process; provides diagnosis and triages slides for further review as necessary.
- Screens non-GYN slides to provide a primary diagnosis and triage slides and findings to pathologist for final diagnosis and sign out.
- Troubleshoots test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate tests.
- Performs quality control checks and equipment maintenance, adhering to high quality standards.
- Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life; reviews supplies inventory, communicates supply needs and rotates supplies when new stocking is received.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting a professional impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
- Reviews and sign-outs quality control and patient results into the electronic medical records system in a timely manner so clinicians and patients get their results as quickly as possible; expedites results to pathologists for stat and rush cases.
- Takes status and result requests and other questions from patients and clinicians in a timely and professional manner.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree required,
- Current License to practice as a Cytotechnologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 0-1 years of technical experience, required.
- Cyto experience strongly preferred.
- Additional Salary Detail
Job Description
Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by screening pap and non-GYN tests as requested in physician orders. Performs and triages accurate tests as prescribed by the physician in a timely manner so clinicians receive accurate result enabling them to provide the best possible care.
Job Responsibility
- Prepares non-GYN and GYN specimens for evaluation by following established protocols; ensures specimen integrity throughout the process; attends fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures when necessary.
- Utilizing a microscope, screens slides manually and by using automated instrumentation, which requires fine motor coordination and manual dexterity; identifies cellular changes caused by the disease process; provides diagnosis and triages slides for further review as necessary.
- Screens non-GYN slides to provide a primary diagnosis and triage slides and findings to pathologist for final diagnosis and sign out.
- Troubleshoots test anomalies and system problems in a logical manner to ensure accurate tests.
- Performs quality control checks and equipment maintenance, adhering to high quality standards.
- Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life; reviews supplies inventory, communicates supply needs and rotates supplies when new stocking is received.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting a professional impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.
- Reviews and sign-outs quality control and patient results into the electronic medical records system in a timely manner so clinicians and patients get their results as quickly as possible; expedites results to pathologists for stat and rush cases.
- Takes status and result requests and other questions from patients and clinicians in a timely and professional manner.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree required,
- Current License to practice as a Cytotechnologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 0-1 years of technical experience, required.
- Cyto experience strongly preferred.
- Additional Salary Detail
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- Quest Diagnostics8
- Trinity Health4
- Sanford Health3
- Houston Methodist3
- Labcorp2
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- Healthcare & Medical Services48
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Medical Devices6
- Education2
- Insurance1
Entry Level Cytotechnologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cytotechnologist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who have completed an accredited cytotechnology program and hold or are eligible for ASCP Board of Certification. Clinical rotation experience in gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens gives you a practical edge, and a well-documented case log from your training program can substitute for formal work history when competing for first roles.
Which companies hire entry level cytotechnologists?
Companies hiring entry level cytotechnologists right now include Quest Diagnostics, Trinity Health, and Sanford Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hospital systems, independent reference laboratories, and large diagnostic pathology groups account for the majority of entry level openings at this stage.
Are there remote entry level cytotechnologist jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level roles are on-site given hands-on microscopy requirements. About 0% of entry level cytotechnologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and digital pathology platforms are gradually expanding remote screening opportunities for candidates with the right equipment and credentialing.
Are these new grad cytotechnologist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior cytotechnologist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward the requirement, or states that ASCP eligibility is acceptable in place of full certification at the time of hire.
Which industries hire the most entry level cytotechnologists?
Entry Level cytotechnologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Steady demand for cancer screening and diagnostic pathology services drives consistent entry level hiring across these sectors, even for candidates who completed training recently.