Job Details

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!

The Laboratory Services Department is hiring! We are searching for a Cytotechnologist to work at our Christiana campus location on the day shift. Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No weekend hours.

In this role, the Cytotechnologist will perform cytologic procedures and microscopic examinations on tissue specimens and body fluids to provide physicians with information to aid in diagnosing and treating patients.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Examines gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens microscopically according to established protocol.

• Is responsible for recording the slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed; for each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories; and the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period.

• Assists in obtaining and assessing adequacy of fine needle aspirations.

• Prepares non-gynecologic specimens by smear techniques, cytocentrifugation or filtration according to standard procedure.

• Prepares and maintains chemical reagents and stains.

• Demonstrates knowledge of location, operation, and maintenance of equipment.

• Communicates results of testing to nursing units, physicians, and other authorized individuals.

• Actively participates in quality control program.

• Follows all CCHS and laboratory safety policies.

• Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.

• Works cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments.

• Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.

• Attends departmental Inservice meetings as required.

• Assists with training of new employees and students.

Christiana care offers:

• Diverse and Inclusive culture

• Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision

• 403(b) with a company match

• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out

• 12 week paid parental leave

• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more

Education and experience requirements:

• B.S. in Cytotechnology or

• B.S. in the Sciences and Certificate in Cytotechnology

• One year experience preferred

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Hourly Pay Range: $38.22 - $61.16

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Feb 24, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/