H-1B Visa Cytotechnologist Jobs
Cytotechnologists qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupation workers because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in cytotechnology or a closely related biological science. Most hospital systems, reference labs, and cancer centers file H-1B petitions directly, and the 65,000 annual cap applies unless your employer holds university or nonprofit research exempt status.
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Be part of MD Anderson's expansion into Missouri City as a Cytotechnologist, helping support accurate and timely diagnoses for patients receiving care at one of the world's leading cancer centers. You'll apply your specialized knowledge of cytology to evaluate patient specimens, support diagnostic services, and contribute to the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing as MD Anderson brings its expertise to a new location.
What's in it for you? This opportunity combines advanced technical work with the chance to contribute to a growing clinical environment. You'll evaluate non-gynecologic and fine needle aspiration (FNA) preparations microscopically, assist with FNA sample procurement and triage, and perform specialized procedures such as cell block preparation, cell transfer, and density gradient preparation for lymphoma marker studies. You'll also work with specialized stains used to identify cellular tissues and pathogens in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens, while maintaining proficiency in established procedures and troubleshooting laboratory challenges.
You'll play an important role in maintaining diagnostic quality and laboratory standards. From accessioning and processing specimens to documenting diagnoses in the pathology database, monitoring specimen integrity, and completing quality control and quality assurance activities, your attention to detail will help support reliable results. You'll also participate in interlaboratory slide reviews, process improvement initiatives, and special projects, with opportunities to contribute to the development of future cytology professionals through microscopy seminars and presentations. The position also includes participation in designated Main Campus rotations, including on-call coverage for after-hours STAT specimens and procedures requiring immediate assessment.
At MD Anderson, you'll have the opportunity to grow your expertise while contributing to a mission that puts patients first. You'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Bring your cytology expertise, diagnostic judgment, and commitment to quality to MD Anderson's new Missouri City location and help support the exceptional care our patients deserve.
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory testing specific to assigned area
- Accessions and processes all Cytology specimens according to established procedures, assuring proper identification of specimens at all times; assists in procurement and triage of FNA samples as well as participates in all Cytology main campus rotations including the on-call coverage for after-hour STAT specimens and procedures with immediate assessment.
- Performs advanced technical procedures such as cell block preparations, cell transfer and density gradient preparations for lymphoma marker studies, as well as evaluating GMS and Iron staining used for identification of cellular tissues and pathogens on BAL specimens.
- Prepares reagents following precise instructions, sets up the stain hood daily, and assists with equipment maintenance.
Provides accurate assessment of Cytology specimens in a timely manner
- Evaluates gyn (at Main Campus only), non-gyn and FNA preparations microscopically and renders accurate diagnoses; also, successfully completes annual proficiency testing for Gyn screening.
- Accurately documents diagnosis in Pathology database system per established guidelines.
- Remains knowledgeable of processes and pre-analytical procedures enabling efficient trouble shooting and problem solving.
Generates appropriate QC data per guidelines
- Participates in interlaboratory slide review of non-gynecologic cytopathology slides as well as process improvement efforts.
- Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance measures, maintaining neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures; assists in maintaining records for pre-analytical and post-analytical indicators.
Development
- Assists in teaching cytology students in group microscopy seminars or presentations.
- Assists with special projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Education
Required: • Bachelor's Degree in a related science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology) OR graduation from a school of Exfoliative Cytology approved by the CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation).
- Note: Cytotechnologists registered before August 1988 did not need a Bachelor's degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: • None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required (upon hire): • CT - Cytotechnologist, American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 183570
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 116,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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INTRODUCTION
Be part of MD Anderson's expansion into Missouri City as a Cytotechnologist, helping support accurate and timely diagnoses for patients receiving care at one of the world's leading cancer centers. You'll apply your specialized knowledge of cytology to evaluate patient specimens, support diagnostic services, and contribute to the quality and accuracy of laboratory testing as MD Anderson brings its expertise to a new location.
What's in it for you? This opportunity combines advanced technical work with the chance to contribute to a growing clinical environment. You'll evaluate non-gynecologic and fine needle aspiration (FNA) preparations microscopically, assist with FNA sample procurement and triage, and perform specialized procedures such as cell block preparation, cell transfer, and density gradient preparation for lymphoma marker studies. You'll also work with specialized stains used to identify cellular tissues and pathogens in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens, while maintaining proficiency in established procedures and troubleshooting laboratory challenges.
You'll play an important role in maintaining diagnostic quality and laboratory standards. From accessioning and processing specimens to documenting diagnoses in the pathology database, monitoring specimen integrity, and completing quality control and quality assurance activities, your attention to detail will help support reliable results. You'll also participate in interlaboratory slide reviews, process improvement initiatives, and special projects, with opportunities to contribute to the development of future cytology professionals through microscopy seminars and presentations. The position also includes participation in designated Main Campus rotations, including on-call coverage for after-hours STAT specimens and procedures requiring immediate assessment.
At MD Anderson, you'll have the opportunity to grow your expertise while contributing to a mission that puts patients first. You'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Bring your cytology expertise, diagnostic judgment, and commitment to quality to MD Anderson's new Missouri City location and help support the exceptional care our patients deserve.
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory testing specific to assigned area
- Accessions and processes all Cytology specimens according to established procedures, assuring proper identification of specimens at all times; assists in procurement and triage of FNA samples as well as participates in all Cytology main campus rotations including the on-call coverage for after-hour STAT specimens and procedures with immediate assessment.
- Performs advanced technical procedures such as cell block preparations, cell transfer and density gradient preparations for lymphoma marker studies, as well as evaluating GMS and Iron staining used for identification of cellular tissues and pathogens on BAL specimens.
- Prepares reagents following precise instructions, sets up the stain hood daily, and assists with equipment maintenance.
Provides accurate assessment of Cytology specimens in a timely manner
- Evaluates gyn (at Main Campus only), non-gyn and FNA preparations microscopically and renders accurate diagnoses; also, successfully completes annual proficiency testing for Gyn screening.
- Accurately documents diagnosis in Pathology database system per established guidelines.
- Remains knowledgeable of processes and pre-analytical procedures enabling efficient trouble shooting and problem solving.
Generates appropriate QC data per guidelines
- Participates in interlaboratory slide review of non-gynecologic cytopathology slides as well as process improvement efforts.
- Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance measures, maintaining neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures; assists in maintaining records for pre-analytical and post-analytical indicators.
Development
- Assists in teaching cytology students in group microscopy seminars or presentations.
- Assists with special projects as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Education
Required: • Bachelor's Degree in a related science field (Biology, Chemistry, Physiology) OR graduation from a school of Exfoliative Cytology approved by the CAHEA (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation).
- Note: Cytotechnologists registered before August 1988 did not need a Bachelor's degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: • None
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required (upon hire): • CT - Cytotechnologist, American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Requisition ID: 183570
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
- Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 116,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Cytotechnologist
Verify your ASCP certification before applying
USCIS adjudicators treat CT(ASCP) certification as strong evidence of specialty occupation. Get your credentials in order before submitting applications, since employers filing H-1B petitions will include your certification in the I-129 package.
Target cap-exempt employers first
University hospitals, nonprofit research labs, and government health agencies are exempt from the 65,000 H-1B cap. These employers can file your petition any time of year, not just during the April lottery window.
Search LCA filings for cytotechnology roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filings for cytotechnologist positions, so you're applying to labs and health systems that have already committed to sponsoring this exact role, not just open to it in theory.
Confirm the offered wage meets DOL prevailing levels
Your employer must certify your salary meets the prevailing wage for your location and experience level before DOL approves the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV wages for SOC code 29-2011 in your target metro.
Ask about premium processing during offer negotiations
Standard H-1B adjudication can run three to six months. If your employer files with USCIS premium processing, the petition receives a decision within 15 business days. Raise this during the offer stage, not after signing.
Align your start date with the October 1 cap-subject timeline
Cap-subject H-1B approvals take effect October 1, the start of the federal fiscal year. If your petition is selected in the April lottery, you can't begin H-1B employment until that date, so plan your OPT or current status end date accordingly.
H-1B Visa Cytotechnologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a cytotechnologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Cytotechnologist positions require at least a bachelor's degree in cytotechnology, biology, or a closely related life science, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. Most employers also require CT(ASCP) board certification, which further supports the specialty occupation argument in the H-1B petition. Routine generalist lab assistant roles do not meet this bar, but credentialed cytotechnologist positions consistently do.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for cytotechnologists?
Academic medical centers, large reference laboratories, NCI-designated cancer centers, and hospital systems with pathology departments file H-1B petitions for cytotechnologists most frequently. Smaller community hospitals sometimes sponsor as well, but they tend to prefer candidates already authorized to work. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with confirmed LCA filing history for cytotechnology roles in your target location.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new cytotechnologist job without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new H-1B transfer petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a new I-129 petition, and you don't need to wait for approval before your start date, provided the petition is non-frivolous.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for cytotechnologist H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the cytotechnologist role in the specific geographic location where you'll work. Wages are tiered from Level I through Level IV based on experience and complexity. Your employer determines the appropriate level and certifies it in the LCA before filing with USCIS. You can check current wage levels by searching SOC code 29-2011 in the OFLC Wage Search.
Does cytotechnology experience from another country count toward H-1B eligibility?
Foreign cytotechnology credentials and work experience can support an H-1B petition, but USCIS typically requires a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to establish U.S. degree equivalency. If your foreign degree is a three-year program, the evaluator may need to combine it with relevant work experience to meet the bachelor's-level equivalency standard. CT(ASCP) or IAC certification earned in the U.S. significantly strengthens the petition.