Cytotechnologist

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

March 31, 2025

Department:

72006334 Central Lab Cytology

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

*** Rotates to United, Mercy and Abbott Northwestern***

• Day Shifts -7:00am-3:30pm
• SEIU-represented, benefit-eligible position
• Occasional weekends

Job Description:

Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the cytopathology specialty of the pathology department and assists in the collection of biopsies. May be accountable as a key operator for a technical work area, including oversight of regulatory compliance, new method validation, technical procedures, and inventory control. Serves as a trainer for new employees and assists with direct observation of staff for annual competency program. Functions as a liaison to system Technical Specialist and may serve as Charge Tech in absence of manager.

CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing.

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
  • Prioritizes work assignments/tasks.
  • Assesses specimens acceptability and appropriately triages to a pathologist.
  • Performs analytical tests.
  • Detects and differentiates the presence or absence of disease in gynecologic and non-gynecologic samples.
  • Independently renders diagnosis and signs out gynecologic specimens deemed as “negative for intraepithelial lesion” or which contain microorganisms not requiring pathologist review. Refers abnormal cases to the pathologist.
  • Evaluates results for accuracy, and resolves complex test problems.
  • May provide oversight as a key operator of a work area.
  • Performs and documents required instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
  • Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention.
  • May assist with procedure writing, validation and implementation of new methodologies.
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
  • Participates and assists in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.
• Accurate and timely collection and processing of specimens.
  • Reviews orders and verifies correct patient identification.
  • Assists in the collection of biopsies and provides rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) of specimen acceptability.
  • Prepares specimens for analysis ensuring appropriate identification throughout the process.
• Administrative duties.
  • May function as Charge Tech in absence of manager or senior staff.
  • May function as contact for customers in absence of technical specialist or manager.
  • Trains others in work area(s).
  • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
  • May assist with department scheduling.
  • Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
• CLIA defined responsibilities:
  • § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
  • § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology from a regionally accredited institution or
• Bachelor's degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution and
• Vocational or Technical Training from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited cytotechnology program
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992

Licenses/Certifications

• Cytotechnologist, CT certification from a recognized agency such as ASCP required within 180 Days

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $40.61 to $52.44 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.