Compensation & Benefits
•Starting Pay: Competitive hourly wage based on experience
•Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
•Relocation Assistance available
•Student Loan Debt Assistance: $5,000 for full-time; 2 year agreement
•Health Insurance & Prescription Coverage:
oHealth insurance effective first day for full-time employees
o$100 individual deductible, $300 max deductible (domestic tier)
o90–100% coverage with few exceptions
•Generous paid time off, retirement contributions, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative, patient-focused work environment
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 11841
Cytotechnologist – Full-Time
Location: Cabell Huntington Hospital, part of Marshall Health Network Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 | Relocation Assistance Available Starting Pay: Competitive hourly wage based on experience
Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented, motivated Cytotechnologist to join our Laboratory Services team. In this role, you will provide critical diagnostic information through microscopic evaluation of body specimens, working independently and collaboratively to ensure the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and patient safety. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, well-resourced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Screen gynecologic and non-gynecologic smears and assign appropriate diagnostic classifications
Correlate and interpret findings with physiological context
Identify and resolve issues, recommend solutions, and ensure quality
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot cytologic testing instruments
Prepare and stain slides for examination; use lab systems for reporting and test charges
Independently classify PAP smears; refer abnormal cases to pathologists
Participate in proficiency testing, quality control, and rescreening programs
Performs Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) independently for various departments throughout the hospital.
Maintain hospital safety, conduct, and regulatory standards
Compensation & Benefits
Starting Pay: Competitive hourly wage based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Relocation Assistance available
Student Loan Debt Assistance: $5,000 for full-time; 2 year agreement
Health Insurance & Prescription Coverage:
Health insurance effective first day for full-time employees
$100 individual deductible, $300 max deductible (domestic tier)
90–100% coverage with few exceptions
Generous paid time off, retirement contributions, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative, patient-focused work environment
Why Join Cabell Huntington Hospital?
Cabell Huntington Hospital is committed to exceptional patient care, professional growth, and community health. Your expertise will be valued, your career supported, and your work will directly impact lives every day.
Apply: www.marshallhealthnetwork.org/careers
About Huntington & the Tri-State Area
The Huntington Tri-State region (West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio) is a welcoming, affordable, and rapidly revitalizing area along the Ohio River. Enjoy a low cost of living, scenic parks, rivers, and trails, plus a vibrant arts, festivals, and cultural scene. Conveniently located along I-64, Huntington offers easy access to cities like Lexington, Cincinnati, and Columbus.
Home to Marshall University and the Marshall Health Network, the area emphasizes education, research, and community health. With ongoing economic growth and national recognition—including being named America’s Best Community—Huntington offers a rich, balanced lifestyle for both work and play.
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
Registered Cytotechnologist (CT) or CT-eligible (registration required within 1 year)
West Virginia State Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Practitioner
Opened in 1956, in Huntington, West Virginia, Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) is a 303-bed teaching hospital for Marshall University Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing. CHH is a member of Marshall Health Network, which includes the Marshall Health physician practice; four hospitals: Cabell Huntington Hospital, a 303-bed teaching hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, a 413-bed teaching hospital, Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, a 72-bed pediatric specialty hospital within Cabell Huntington Hospital; and Rivers Health, a 101 acute-bed hospital, and the employed physician practices of the hospitals.
The staff at Cabell Huntington Hospital share a common value - providing excellent care that promotes lifelong good health. Your medical care includes very personal attention to the details that help make all patients and their families feel at home.
