Cytotechnologist
Primary Location North Hollywood, California
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1313878 Date posted 10/11/2024
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Description:
A licensed cytotechnologist works under the direction of the Anatomic PathologyDirector, Assistant Director, and/or Cytology Operation Manager. Performs all tests and procedures pertaining to cytology, including, but not limited to, microscopic and non-microscopic methodologies, and tests, and procedures that utilize molecular or genetic methodologies, that are performed on cytologic specimens related to infectious disease or cancer diagnosis. Conducts quality assurance tests to produce studies of the highest quality.
Job Summary:
A licensed cytotechnologist works under the direction of the Anatomic PathologyDirector, Assistant Director, and/or Cytology Operation Manager. Performs all tests and procedures pertaining to cytology, including, but not limited to, microscopic and non-microscopic methodologies, and tests, and procedures that utilize molecular or genetic methodologies, that are performed on cytologic specimens related to infectious disease or cancer diagnosis. Conducts quality assurance tests to produce studies of the highest quality.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepares microscopic slides from any and all body specimens, including Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA).
- Prepares and stains slide to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope.
- Examine slides under microscope to identify infections, abnormalities and cell morphology.
- Reports normal PAP tests evaluations as final diagnosis.
- Reports preliminary abnormal PAP tests evaluation to pathologist.
- Reports preliminary findings for all NON-GYN and FNA cytology results to pathologist.
- Performs and evaluates immunohistochemistry, special stains, and molecular stains.
- Performs and evaluates digital pathology imaging analysis.
- Performs non-microscopic methodologies, including but not limited to, molecular HPV and molecular infectious disease tests.
- Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- N/A
License, Certification, Registration
- Cytotechnologist License (California)
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and make accurate reports to Pathologist(s).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years experience screening both GYN and NON-GYN Cytology.
Notes:
This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
- Variable hours, would provide coverage as needed
Primary Location: California,North Hollywood,Sherman Way Central Lab W
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 03:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Sherman Way Central Lab-Bldg A - Pathology/Lab-Cytology - 0806
Pay Range: $72.35 - $80.15 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
