Cytotechnologists

Job Title: Cytologist 

Job Location: Maryland Heights, MO 

Schedule: Mon – Fri Day Shift 

Weekly Estimated Pay or Pay Range: Listed Salary Range $38-46 / hour with $10k Sign on Bonus!!!!

About the location: Maryland Heights, Missouri, is a dynamic suburb of St. Louis known for its mix of residential neighborhoods, business centers, and entertainment options. It’s home to popular attractions like the Centene Community Ice Center and the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, drawing both locals and visitors year-round. With its convenient location and community-focused vibe, Maryland Heights offers a comfortable balance of work and play.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical lab, physical, or biological science 

• Meet CLIA requirements (CFR. 493. 1483) 

• Meet ASCP requirements for Cytotechnologist (if not certified prior to employment, must pass ASCP registry within one year of start date). 

• Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable. 

• Liquid-based cytology training/certification (Thin Prep and/or Surepath), preferred. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Microscopically examine and diagnose gynecologic and non-gynecologic slides for infectious, pre-malignant, and malignant disease processes. 

• Perform all duties as required by CLIA. These duties include, but are not limited to, the daily documenting of interpretations to include the total number of slides screened and the total number of hours spent screening. 

• Maintain specimen integrity and patient identification of all samples examined. 

• Enter and report results into the laboratory information system. 

• Maintain confidentiality of patient test results in accordance with HIPAA regulations. 

• Comply with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations 

• Participate successfully in a CMS approved proficiency-testing program annually, as applicable. 

About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing: Aligned to Laboratories. Dedicated to People. Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the ONLY Staffing Agency founded by a Pathologists’ Assistant that Only Focuses on Labs!   

With 12 years of laboratory experience, we specialize in placing pathologists’ assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, and lab leaders in travel, permanent, and temp to perm laboratory positions nationwide. 

As an employee of Nicklas Laboratory Staffing, we provide employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance active on day one. We also provide you with no cost employer malpractice insurance, and a matching retirement program where you are fully vested.  

This is your professional journey – Nicklas Laboratory Staffing will be your Advocate. You’ve worked hard to build your skills. Let us help you find the perfect opportunity to put them to use. We make the job search easy, stress-free, and tailored to what matters to you. Whether you’re looking for flexibility in a travel position, or a permanent role with career growth, we are here to help you thrive.