Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Cytotechnologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 12

Part-timeDetroit, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited cytotechnology program are required, unless the candidate fulfills CLIA88 requirements for cytotechnologists as stated in Federal Register 493.1483 for candidates qualified before 1992.
ASCP eligibility or certification in cytotechnology is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and stain specimens from various body sites to identify cancer and other abnormalities.
Issue diagnostic reports on normal (negative) gynecological specimens.
Work with clinicians at aspiration biopsy sites, prepare smears, and ensure specimens are collected and processed correctly.

Job Description

Sign On Bonus Available!

Status: Part-time

Shift: Days

Get ready to become a cellular detective! Under general supervision, you'll prepare and stain specimens from all kinds of body sites and dive into the microscopic world to spot cancer and other abnormalities. You'll be the expert who issues diagnostic reports on normal (negative) gynecological specimens—talk about making a real difference! Plus, you'll team up with clinicians at aspiration biopsy sites, expertly preparing smears and ensuring specimens are collected and processed to perfection. It's challenging, rewarding work that combines scientific precision with genuine impact on patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree with successful completion in CAAHEP accredited program in cytotechnology or fulfill CLIA88 requirements for cytotechnologist as stated in Federal Register 493.1483, if prior to 1992.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

ASCP eligibility or certification in cytotechnology.

Additional Information

About the Company

Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40.3M
Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Founded: 1915

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