CYTOTECHNOLOGIST
Cape May Court House, NJ Job ID 76202 Job Type Per Diem Shift Day Specialty LaboratoryCooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.
Short Description
Responsible for screening, evaluation, and accurate reporting of all GYN and non-GYN cytologic specimens including thin prep preparations (CYTYC).
Experience Required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Cytotechnologist in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting
- Proficiency in screening and interpreting cytology specimens, including Pap smears, non-gynecological specimens, and body fluids
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working with delicate specimens
- Excellent knowledge of cytological criteria, classification systems, and quality assurance measures
- Familiarity with Meditech, Soarian and other relevant software applications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle a high volume of cases efficiently
- Experience in high‑volume cytology laboratories
- Rapid On‑Site Evaluation (ROSE) experience
- Experience with ThinPrep®, SurePath®, digital cytology imaging systems, or similar platforms
- Prior exposure to CAP and/or Joint Commission inspections
Education Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Cytotechnology or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Graduation from a CAAHEP‑accredited cytotechnology program (or another program accepted by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners)
- Education must meet CLIA high‑complexity testing personnel standards
License/Certification Requirements
- Active, unrestricted New Jersey Cytotechnologist License
- National certification in cytotechnology, such as: CT (ASCP) or another nationally recognized certifying body accepted by NJ and CLIA
- Must maintain licensure and certification in good standing throughout employment
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.
A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.
Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu
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