Job Description Summary

🎯 Cytotechnologist II
Charleston Campus · Full Time (40 hrs/week)
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💥 Top-Tier Perks • Professional Growth • Work-Life Balance
• Sign-On Bonus — your talents deserve to be recognized and rewarded from the start
• Relocation Assistance — we support you in putting down roots in Charleston
• Shift Differential Pay — earn more for evening, night, or weekend shifts
• Pension Plan — fully vested after 8 years; enjoy guaranteed retirement income for life
• Free Dental Insurance · Affordable Medical Insurance
• Clear Career Pathways — advance within a leading academic medical center

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is proud to be one of the first academic health systems in the nation to implement the Hologic Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System for Pap testing. Genius is a groundbreaking platform that combines volumetric imaging and AI-powered algorithms to enhance Pap screening and diagnostics. This state-of-the-art technology improves diagnostic precision, streamlines workflow, and positions our lab at the cutting edge of cytopathology.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000459 CHS - Histopathology & Special Stains (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

🧬 Why This Role is a Game-Changer
At MUSC, you’re a vital member of a high-performing and collaborative cytopathology team, playing a crucial role in early disease detection to improve patient outcomes.  You’ll be empowered to:
• Microscopically and digitally analyze and evaluate cell samples from various body sites to identify cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions
• Collaborate directly with pathologists and other health care providers    
• Perform Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) on fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNA) specimens using telecytopathology
• Participate in quality control and assurance processes in compliance with regulatory standards

Additional Job Description

🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Cytotechnology, Biology, or related (CAHEA-accredited program required)  
• CT(ASCP) certification and passing scores on CMS approved Pap Proficiency Exam and Ishihara Test for Color Blindness   
• A minimum of three years of full-time experience as a cytologist within the past ten years
• Meticulous attention to detail, teamwork, and communication
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🌟 What It’s Like at MUSC
• Work among energetic and enthusiastic professionals—a culture that thrives on excellence  
• Be part of a prestigious academic medical institution where your contributions propel patient care forward
• Enjoy work-life balance with shift differential compensation and a predictable rotating schedule

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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