Job Title:
CYTOLOGIST - CYTOLOGY
Company: Aspirus Health
Location: Duluth, MN
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a CYTOLOGIST to join our CYTOLOGY team! Salary Range: $36.82 - $53.40 Hourly Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours Weekend Requirement: Generally No Weekends FTE: FULL TIME, 1.00 FTE The Cytologist is responsible for the processing and examination of cytology specimens. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Baccalaureate Degree in a science or lab related field; completion of a one year Cytotechnology program. Experience: N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration: ASCP Certification as Cyto-Technologist within twelve (12) months of hire. Those hired without valid certification are encouraged to take the first available examination after their date of hire and pass this certifying exam within three (3) consecutive administrations of the exam within twelve (12) months of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: N/A Experience: N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to process cytology specimens; ability to screen and evaluate adequacy on cytology specimens; perform clerical duties such as: computer entry, order, filing and reporting; knowledge of histochemical/immunocytochemical procedures; good communication skills; work in close quarters with other people often under stressful conditions. Occasional prolonged standing/walking. READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures. SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours) Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours) Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours) Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours) Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours) Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours) Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours) Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours) LIFTING REQUIREMENTS Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours) Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours) Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours) WORK ENVIRONMENT Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). WORKING CONDITIONS Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens, occasionally exposed to radiation hazards; exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens. Employee Benefits Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. PTO accrual from day one! Generous retirement plan with match available. Wellness program for employees and their families. Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities. Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more.