Per Diem Cytotechnologist — Pathology Lab Expert

Contra Costa County; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County’s CCRMC in Martinez, CA is seeking a Cytotechnologist for per diem coverage in the Clinical Laboratory Unit. The Cytotechnologist will examine tissue smears, screen for atypical cells, assist physicians with slide preparation, and document interpretations for gynecologic and non-gynecologic cases.

This role emphasizes teamwork, precise data handling, and strong communication, with opportunities to contribute to pathology services within a county hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Valid Cytotechnologist license issued by the State of California Department of Health.
• Two years of full-time experience in a clinical laboratory performing cytological tests and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Receive and account for specimen material and slides.
• Process specimens and enter detailed information in laboratory records.
• Stain and label slides for microscopic examinations.
• Examine smears of tissue for abnormalities of cell matter.

Skills

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Oral & written communication

Time management

Job description

Contra Costa County’s CCRMC in Martinez, CA is seeking a Cytotechnologist for per diem coverage in the Clinical Laboratory Unit. The Cytotechnologist will examine tissue smears, screen for atypical cells, assist physicians with slide preparation, and document interpretations for gynecologic and non-gynecologic cases.

This role emphasizes teamwork, precise data handling, and strong communication, with opportunities to contribute to pathology services within a county hospital setting.