The Cytotechnologist will perform cytology procedures for disease diagnosis, instruct and coordinate personnel training, and maintain technical activities in the lab.
Qualifications
Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories seeks a Cytotechnologist for their Cytology Lab department responsible for performing routine and specialized cytology procedures for the diagnosis of disease. Incumbent performs standard cytology procedures and specialized procedures such as fine needle aspirate immediate examinations, instructs and coordinates training of personnel, provides work direction and coordination of technical activities, including cytopreparation, quality assurance activities, and maintaining state-of-the-art cytology expertise and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
- Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Minimum: ASCP Cytotechnologist certification; California license.
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Minimum: Experience in preparation and evaluation of both gynecological and nongynecological specimens. Experience in assisting in Fine Needle Aspiration including preparation of slides, evaluation of cells, and specimen adequacy.
Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
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