Cytotechnologist (Per Diem) - Anatomic Pathology Lab

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

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.