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Cytotechnologist II

Kaiser Permanente

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Location
Sacramento, CA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Cytotechnologist LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

Under the direction of the Pathology Department Manager, the Cytotechnologist II performs technical functions to support diagnostic quality and safe, efficient processes. The role prepares, stains, mounts, and examines specimens to identify cellular abnormalities and reports findings to pathologists. It also reports negative Pap smear evaluations as final diagnoses and performs other related duties as necessary.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cytology ProceduresStaining and ScreeningCytologic EvaluationDifferential DiagnosisWritten CommunicationReading ComprehensionAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Qualifications

18 Months Cytotechnologist I ExperienceBachelor's in Science or Other FieldCalifornia Cytotechnologist License

Full job description

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.

  • Performs other related duties as necessary.

  • Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

  • Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures.

  • Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies : Analytical - Uses experience and education to evaluate cytologic specimens, providing accurate diagnoses and appropriate differential diagnoses. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.

Grade 845

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum 18 months experience as a Cytotechnologist I

Education

  • BS degree in science or other field.

License, Certification, Registration

  • Cytotechnologist License (California)

Additional Requirements:

  • The demonstrated ability to perform, under minimal supervision, all cytology procedures including staining and screening, in accordance with specifications set by the department head.

  • 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:

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Cytotechnologist II

LOCATION: Sacramento, California

REQNUMBER: 1453963

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 682 open Laboratory jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$72–105K/yr64 salary ranges
  • California median$56–74/hr25 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 51 open Laboratory jobs in California and 682 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Laboratory postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (314 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 194 of the 682 open Laboratory jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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