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type: 'JobPosting'
title: 'Cytologist - ST Health Harrisburg'
url: 'https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23360890/cytologist-st-health-harrisburg/'
job_id: '23360890'
organization: 'SFX Demo'
location: 'Harrisburg, PA'
employment_type: 'Full-Time'
date_posted: '2025-04-15T14:00:04.42Z'
date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:04.493Z'
---

# Cytologist - ST Health Harrisburg

- Location: Harrisburg, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Harrisburg
- Pay: $34.72–$49.20 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-04-15T14:00:04.42Z

## Description

**The Cytologist position offers a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates!**

**Purpose:**
The Cytologist will make the final interpretation on the majority of negative Pap tests and render a diagnosis for consideration by the Pathologist on all other cell samples.

**Responsibilities of the Cytologist:**

- Assist with special projects and conferences.

- Perform all responsibilities according to the philosophy of the ST Health Health System such that the needs of our customers are fulfilled.

- Oversee and assist with problem solving of staining and cytopreparatory procedures; perform cytopreparation, staining and clerical functions as necessary.

- Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs.

- Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated.

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of cytologic criteria and keep abreast of current developments in the field of cytology.

- Assist with the collection of fine needle aspirations and other specimens as necessary following established procedures.

- Perform evaluation of cell samples according to established protocols with accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.

- Render diagnosis for consideration by Pathologist on all other cell samples and mark diagnostic areas on slide.

- Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.

- Enter diagnoses on all patient cases in the Pathology Information System and sign out negative Pap tests.

- Train and orient new employees, students and residents.

- Correlate pertinent clinical history and obtain it when necessary as well as correlate current case with previous cytologic and/or surgical specimens.

- Perform final sign out of diagnoses on the majority of Pap tests.

- Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance and personnel policies.

- Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take appropriate action.

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required.

- Successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Cytology program required; OR equivalent education and experience.

- 1-2 years experience as a Cytologist preferred.

- Pathology Information System experience preferred.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
Cytologist (CT (ASCP)) certification or registry eligible is required. If registry eligible, successful completion of the ASCP registry exam is required within 18 months from date of hire

- American Society for Clinical Pathology

- Act 34

**ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

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