Cytotechnologist; Cytologist

Help Detect What Matters Most. Advance Your Career with a Leading Independent Laboratory.

South Bend Medical Foundation (SBMF) is seeking a talented Cytotechnologist/Cytologist to join our growing team. If you are passionate about diagnostic excellence, enjoy collaborating closely with pathologists, and want to make a meaningful impact on patient care, we invite you to explore this outstanding opportunity.

As an independent, physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare organization, SBMF has been providing high-quality laboratory and pathology services throughout the region for more than a century. We continue to invest in advanced technology, innovation, and our people while maintaining a culture built on Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Excellence (RISE).

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected laboratory where your expertise directly contributes to early disease detection, accurate diagnoses, and better patient outcomes.

Why Join SBMF?

Competitive Compensation:

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $105,000 annually

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Additional Incentives:

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings opportunities
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility based on department needs. For example, may be eligible to work 4 days per week by covering ROSE instead of a typical 5-day schedule
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced pathologists and laboratory professionals

Position Overview:

The Cytotechnologist is responsible for examining gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens to identify and classify normal, abnormal, precancerous, and malignant cellular changes. This role partners closely with pathologists and laboratory colleagues to deliver accurate, timely diagnostic information while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and patient care.

What You'll Do:

Perform High-Quality Screening

• Evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens using established cytologic criteria.
• Identify and classify normal and abnormal cellular findings.
• Refer abnormal, suspicious, or technically challenging cases to pathologists for review.
• Assess specimen adequacy and participate in rapid on-site evaluations when needed.
• Maintain productivity standards while ensuring diagnostic accuracy and quality.

Support Quality Regulatory Excellence

• Comply with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, accreditation, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance, proficiency testing, competency assessments, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate workload documentation and quality records.
• Identify and escalate quality concerns while contributing to corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.

Collaborate with a High Performing Lab Team

• Work closely with pathologists, laboratory staff, and healthcare providers.
• Utilize microscopes, laboratory information systems, and diagnostic technologies.
• Assist with implementation and validation of new technologies and workflows.
• Support training and development of students and laboratory colleagues as appropriate

About South Bend Medical Foundation

At SBMF, our mission is simple: to provide high-quality medical services while recognizing that there is a life behind everything we do.

As an independent, physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare organization, we are committed to becoming a nationally recognized leader through investment in quality, technology, and community. Our team members are empowered to innovate, grow professionally, and make a lasting difference in the communities we…