Cytotechnologist - Per Diem

County of Contra Costa; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Contra Costa is recruiting a Cytotechnologist Per Diem for the Clinical Laboratory Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez, CA. The role focuses on examining tissue smears, screening for atypical cells, and preparing slides for analysis.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong data interpretation, teamwork, and communication skills, with solid time management and regulatory compliance. Licensure as a Cytotechnologist is required to practice in California.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in a clinical laboratory performing cytological tests.
• License as a Cytotechnologist is required by the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and accounting for specimen material and slides from wards and clinics.
• Processing specimens and entering detailed information in laboratory records.
• Staining and labeling slides for microscopic examinations.
• Examining smears of tissue for abnormalities of cell matter.

Skills

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Laboratory techniques

Regulatory compliance

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Professional expertise

Education

Cytotechnologist license

Job description

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Department is recruiting individuals to fill a Cytotechnologist Per Diem position(s) located in the Clinical Laboratory Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) located in Martinez, CA.

CCRMC is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered healthcare services delivered in a beautiful facility. If a philosophy of service and patient care is what interests you, then joining as a Cytotechnologist at CCRMC is for you!

The Cytotechnologist will examine smears of tissue for abnormalities of cell matter, will screen to identify atypical cells, will assist physicians in the preparation of slides for specialized procedures, will document the slide interpretation results of each gynecological and non-gynecological cytology case, and will contact other cytological labs to study abnormal smears.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Able to draw meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Able to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Strong in oral and written communication
• Organized and has strong time management skills

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Receiving and accounting for specimen material and slides from wards and clinics
• Processing specimens and entering detailed information in laboratory records
• Staining and labeling slides for microscopic examinations
• Examining smears of tissue for abnormalities of cell matter

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work with a highly dedicated and diverse team of professionals
• You will have great support from management
• You will have the opportunity to strengthen your current skills
• You will be working within a fully operational Anatomic Pathology Department

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will face multiple deadlines and your time management will be challenged
• There will be multiple processes that you must learn and efficiently follow through
• You may have to adapt to last-minute changes in order to follow and execute new goals for the unit

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

License Required: A valid license as a Cytotechnologist issued by the State of California Department of Health.

Experience: Two years of full-time experience in a clinical laboratory performing cytological tests and analyses.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.