Cytotechnologist

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Cytotechnologist for a job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cytotechnologist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: 100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM. No weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Pay: - This position may be eligible for a $5000.00 sign-on bonus. Be part of something remarkable Help play an important role in microscopically screening patient samples to help detect cancerous or noncancerous conditions. We are seeking a Cytotechnologist to: - Perform microscopic screening of gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) slide preparations, for the detection of precancerous and cancerous conditions. - Make independent diagnostic evaluations during microscopic screening of gynecological and non-gynecological smears and cell blocks. - Assist at Fine Needle Aspirate’s by reviewing patient clinical history, completing requisition form, preparing and staining slides. - Retrieve all appropriate quality control data from the laboratory information system. - Establish and maintain an inventory and ordering system for all supplies. - Receive and accession cytology specimens. At UW Health, you will have: - An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work. - Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. - Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. - Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. - The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, biological sciences, or a related field Required - Completion of an accredited cytotechnology program. Required - Bachelor's Degree in cytotechnology Preferred Work Experience - 1 year experience as a cytotechnologist Preferred Licenses & Certifications - Cytotechnologist (ASCP) certified within 180 Days Required - Specialist in Cytotechnology (ASCP) certified Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s 1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits/n/n UW Health Job ID 44384. Posted job title: Cytotechnologist About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits - Sign-On bonus

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