Cytotechnologist I

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community - and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

We’re hiring a Cytotechnologist I who brings advanced expertise to our laboratory team and plays a lead role in ensuring high-quality, accurate cytology services. In this role, you’ll combine specialized diagnostic skills with leadership, training, and quality oversight - serving as a technical resource and mentor while helping drive continuous improvement across the department.

What you’ll do

• Screen and evaluate cytology specimens to detect cancer and other pathological conditions, using expert knowledge of normal cell morphology and disease-related cellular changes.
• Assess specimen preparation quality and staining methods, leveraging experience with a wide range of preparation techniques.
• Take a lead role in developing, implementing, and maintaining new procedures, instrumentation, and laboratory-related computer functionality.
• Train and mentor cytology staff, including onboarding new team members and evaluating technical performance.
• Support quality assurance, regulatory compliance, proficiency testing, and ongoing review and updates of departmental procedures and reports.

Who you are

• An experienced Cytotechnologist with advanced knowledge of cytologic morphology, disease processes, and treatment-related cellular changes (including chemotherapy and radiation effects).
• Comfortable taking ownership of projects, serving as a technical expert, and functioning as a go-to resource for the team.
• Experienced in quality control, regulatory requirements, and laboratory compliance standards.
• Passionate about education and collaboration, with the ability to train, mentor, and support fellow cytology professionals.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org .

EOE

Licensure

Certified Cytotechnologist Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Cytotechnology Required - Or Science Required

Experience

3 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory Required

Certified Cytotechnologist Required