Sutter Health
Cytotechnologist II
Sutter Health, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PADPosition 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.EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/universityCERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:ASCP-Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a Cytologist (CT)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 with 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:
DaysSchedule:
Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
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NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
0Employee Status:
Per Diem/CasualNumber of Openings:
1Pay Range is $63.38 to $79.22 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PADPosition 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.EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/universityCERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:ASCP-Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a Cytologist (CT)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 with 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:
DaysSchedule:
Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
NoUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
0Employee Status:
Per Diem/CasualNumber of Openings:
1Pay Range is $63.38 to $79.22 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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