What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cytologist position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
Cytologist - SIGN ON BONUS $10,000
Location: Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, MD
Excellence in every slide. Compassion in every diagnosis.
At Sinai Hospital, part of the LifeBridge Health system, we are committed to advancing patient care through precision, innovation, and teamwork. As a Cytologist, you’ll play a crucial role in identifying disease at the cellular level—bringing your expertise and attention to detail to help guide patient treatment and improve lives.
What You’ll Do
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
Cytologist - SIGN ON BONUS $10,000
Location: Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, MD
Excellence in every slide. Compassion in every diagnosis.
At Sinai Hospital, part of the LifeBridge Health system, we are committed to advancing patient care through precision, innovation, and teamwork. As a Cytologist, you’ll play a crucial role in identifying disease at the cellular level—bringing your expertise and attention to detail to help guide patient treatment and improve lives.
What You’ll Do
- Examine and interpret gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens accurately and efficiently, following established laboratory procedures.
- Issue final diagnoses for negative GYN cytology cases; submit all non-GYN results for pathologist review and final report release.
- Verify specimen acceptability and patient identification throughout all processing stages.
- Maintain quality control (QC), proficiency testing, and CLIA/DHMH compliance documentation in a timely and organized manner.
- Assist with fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedures—prepare and stain slides for evaluation.
- Accurately input test requests and results into Cerner while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
- Proactively expand your technical knowledge and participate in continuing education.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with pathologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, contributing to a collaborative lab culture.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medical Technology, or related field.
- Experience: 1-3 years of cytology or related clinical laboratory experience.
- Certification: Cytologist (ASCP or equivalent).
- A mission-driven hospital known for its commitment to innovation, community care, and medical excellence.
- Work alongside experienced pathologists and a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and career advancement within LifeBridge Health.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values both expertise and empathy.
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.