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Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

Position Overview:

Integrates knowledge, theory and practice to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory and deliver accurate results in a timely manner. With advanced training, maintains competence in all Cytology practices, to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. May be responsible for specimen/material receipt, preparation, interpretation, and archival/retrieval, according to department policies and procedures. Works cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate superior patient care and to represent the laboratory positively by acting with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• ASCP-Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a Cytologist (CT)

• OR CDPH-Licensure by the California Department of Public Health as a Cytotechnologist (CLM/CTT)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and technical competence in specimen collection and preparation, laboratory operations, interpretation, and quality assurance in cytology.

• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames.

• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrate sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.

• Ability to appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information system failures, shift-to-shift hand-offs, priority test orders, and specimen integrity issues.

• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients and staff.

• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact individuals and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

• Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited Cytotechnology program within the last five years

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $69.26 to $96.96 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.