Cytotechnologist Chief
Kaiser Permanente
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.
+ Coordinates activities in cytology laboratory.
+ Performs other related duties as necessary.
+ This position must direct and check the work ot two (2) or more Cytotechnologists.
Grade: 885
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ 36 months related experience as a Cytotechnologist plus the demonstrated ability to perform all cytology procedures in accordance with specifications set by the department head.
Education
+ BS degree in science or related fields.
License, Certification, Registration
+ N/A
Additional Requirements:
+ 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:
+ N/A
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Cytotechnologist Chief
LOCATION: Sacramento, California
REQNUMBER: 1401764
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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