Cytology Technician Specialist Pathology | Ames

Cytology Technician Specialist (FT) | Pathology | Ames |

Job Category
:
Laboratory - Clinical

Requisition Number
: CYTOL
004475

• Posted :
  February 19, 2026
• Full-Time

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Ames Main
Ames, IA 50010, USA

McFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for a Full‑time Cytology Technician Specialist for its Ames office. Candidates should be service‑oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Receives and accesses Cytology and Histology specimens into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• May assist with training of new employees working in the pathology lab.
• Receive and prepare biological specimens for microscopic examination and/or molecular testing.
• Classify cellular material according to established classifications and nomenclature.
• Distinguish atypical cellular material for pathologist review. Requires one to exercise independent judgement and apply special knowledge to reach clinically relevant interpretations.
• Review patient clinical history and relate it to microscopic observations in gynecologic samples being screened. Bringing to the attention of the pathologist any discrepancies or unexpected findings.
• Prepare and review yearly quality assurance reports as well as monthly maintenance logs for equipment used in the cytology section in the laboratory.
• Perform monthly maintenance and documentation for equipment used in the pathology laboratory.
• Prepare and review cytology procedures as required.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains work areas in a neat and organized fashion. Adhere to clinic and laboratory safety standards.
• Performs other work within the Pathology Department as required.
• Perform histology technical duties (embedding/microtomy) as training/certification indicates.

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Cytotechnology.

• ASCP certification in Cytotechnology or equivalent required.
• ASCP certification also in Histology desired.

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with some flexibility)

• 5-10 years of experience working as a cytotechnologist in a high throughput lab.
• Training and experience in histology technical duties, including embedding, microtomy, and staining preferred.

Pre‑employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.

McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO.  for details.

McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician‑owned multi‑specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 75 years experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well‑being of our patients and communities we serve.

McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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