Cytotechnologist II

Kaiser Permanente; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California's Sacramento region is seeking a Cytotechnologist I to perform technical cytology work under the Pathology Department Manager. You will stain, mount, and study cells to detect cancer and pre-cancerous changes, ensuring accurate preliminary findings and high diagnostic quality.

Responsibilities include preparing microscopic slides, staining, examining slides for abnormalities, and communicating results to the pathologist.

Qualifications

• Basic cytology techniques including staining and screening under supervision.
• Ability to describe cytologic conditions and provide differential diagnoses.
• Reading comprehension of instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Prepare microscopic slides from specimens including Fine Needle Aspirations.
• Stain slides to preserve specimens and enhance visibility.
• Examine slides under a microscope to identify abnormalities.
• Report Pap smear results and preliminary findings to Pathologist.

Skills

Staining

Slide screening

Cytology procedures

Writing differential diagnoses

Education

BS degree in science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Pathology Department Manager, performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality, utilizing efficient and safe processes. Stains, mounts, and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer and pre-cancerous lesions, hormonal abnormalities, organisms, and other pathological conditions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings, or other body fluids, including Fine Needle Aspirations.
• Prepares and stains slide to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope.
• Examines slide under microscope to identify abnormalities in cell structure.
• Reports Negative Pap smears evaluations as Final Diagnosis.
• Reports abnormal Pap smear results to Pathologist as preliminary finding.
• Reports preliminary findings for all Non-GYN cytology results to Pathologist.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities
• Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.
• Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Analytical - Uses experience and education to evaluate cytologic specimens, providing accurate diagnoses and appropriate differential diagnoses. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.

Grade 845

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 18 Months Experience As a Cytotechnologist I

Education

• BS degree in science or other field.

License, Certification, Registration

• Cytotechnologist License (California)

Additional Requirements

• The demonstrated ability to perform, under minimal supervision, all cytology procedures including staining and screening, in accordance with specifications set by the department head.
• Ability to accurately describe cytologic conditions and provide appropriate differential diagnoses in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location:

California,Sacramento,S. Sacramento Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

1

Shift:

Day

Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start:

06:30 AM

Working Hours End:

06:30 PM

Job Schedule:

Call-in/On-Call

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

So Sacramento Hospital North - Pathology/Lab-Cytology - 0206

Pay Range:

$78.72 - $84.46 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel:

No

Work Setting:

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.