Cytotechnologist
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cyto Tech

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Position: Cytotechnologist (Cyto Tech)
• Must have inpatient hospital laboratory experience

Required Qualifications

• ASCP certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Cytotechnologist experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting required
• Valid and current state license for Cytotechnologist
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Valid driver’s license required (for all Home Health & Hospice positions; note this is a hospital inpatient role)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA, ARC, Military, or American Safety & Health Institute; online CPR not accepted)
• Other certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM) not specifically required unless unit description states otherwise
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable, to be completed within one year of start date
• Pass/Fail testing (e.g., EKG/Medication) administered during orientation

Background & Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting per Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (effective 7/15/2025)
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Drug screen within last 12 months
• TB screening: Negative 2-step PPD or QGold/T-Spot within 12 months; if positive, clearance letter required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented exemption for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (10/1–3/31) with strict documentation deadlines; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval
• COVID vaccination series preferred

Documentation & Compliance

• I-9 verification required
• E-Verify required
• Photo for badge: recent, professional headshot meeting specific facility guidelines
• Confidentiality agreement, dress code policy, scrub color policy, safety brochure, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Locals allowed at the same rate
• Orientation includes computer-based learning with multiple attempts allowed for passing required tests
• Facility-specific policies and documents must be acknowledged and signed before starting

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cytotechnologist travel contract position in Virginia.