Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The skilled Cytotechnologist is responsible for staining, mounting, and studying cells of the human body under a microscope to detect evidence of precancerous, malignant, and infectious conditions. The Cytotechnologist is responsible for performing a variety of complex laboratory test and procedures on patients of all ages according to established protocols.

Essential Functions:

Provides patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports
Mounts, stains, and examines smears under a microscope to evaluate specimen quality and recommends acceptance or rejection to Pathologist
Maintains effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety
Classifies and distinguishes abnormal cell structures and reports abnormalities to Pathologists for further examination
Documents data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into the hospital system for patient record
Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required
Other duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science: Biology, Chemistry, or Medical Laboratory Sciences, required
Completion of Cytotechnology Program, required

Certifications:

Cytotechnologist (CT) Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP), is required

Experience:

Three years of Clinical Lab experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail
Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at