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Cytotechnologist, Days PT

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $47.85–$50.55 an hour · Part time

Posted Jun 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you made an error or nearly made one in the lab. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about mistakes and change their process, which builds trust in a high-complexity lab.

Why does a part-time role fit you right now?

What they are checking: Whether they are committed to the role and likely to stay, rather than using it only as a stopgap.

What would you do

This is a part-time role, 20 hours a week, Monday through Friday days. How would you keep your screening skills sharp on a half schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can maintain accuracy and stay current with cases and procedures while working fewer hours.

As a part-time cytotechnologist, how would you hand off cases and communicate with the full-time team?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep cases from falling through the cracks when they are not in the lab every day.

A clinician calls asking for a preliminary result before the case is finalized. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they know what they can and cannot report and route the request to the pathologist appropriately.

About the work

Walk me through how you screen a gynecologic slide and decide what to send to the pathologist.

What they are checking: Whether they have a consistent method and clear criteria for what needs pathologist review.

How do you separate atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance from a reactive process?

What they are checking: Whether they use sound judgment on the gray-zone calls that make up much of cytology work.

What do you do when a stain quality control check fails partway through the day?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, take corrective action by protocol and check whether patient slides were affected.

Tell me about your experience with fine needle aspirations and body fluid specimens.

What they are checking: Whether their non-gyn experience matches the variety of cases in an academic health system.

How do you manage eye strain and fatigue to keep your screening accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that fatigue causes missed findings and take steps like breaks and workload pacing.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Our Vision As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. Hours: • Part-Time • (.5) FTE 20 hours per week • Monday - Friday • Day Shift About the Job In this role, the Cytotechnologist will support the delivery of patient care by performing and providing technical interpretation of high complexity laboratory testing that is utilized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. • Performs cytology laboratory testing, including the preanalytical phase in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation guidelines to support the delivery of patient care. • Conducts established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products. Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action according to established protocols to ensure the accuracy and quality of patient testing. Here is what you'll need Required: • Bachelor's Degree • 1-2 years of previous job-related experience • Specific Degree(s): Biology or related field Licensure/Certifications Required: • Certified Cytotechnologist (ASCP) Perks & Benefits: • Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental) • Competitive Shift Differentials • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program • 403(b) with Employer Match • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) • Referral Rewards • Perks Program Compensation: Pa y Range: $ 47.85 – $50.55 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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