Cytotechnologist
 University of California - Los Angeles Health | |
 United States, California, Los Angeles | |
 Jan 15, 2025 | |
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Description
As a Cytotechnologist, you will play a vital role in evaluating and interpreting cytological samples. Your primary duties include:
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Perform microscopic evaluations and record findings for GYN material and non-GYN material, providing preliminary interpretations for FNA, non-GYN, and abnormal GYN cases.
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Render final interpretations for GYN cases determined to be negative.
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Perform Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) and biopsy adequacy assessments.
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Collect specimen for ancillary testing (including molecular).
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Attend and perform renal adequacy procedures (EM-lated).
Salary Range: $50.85/hour - $67.06/hour Qualifications
* Must possess a California Cytotechnologist license, ASCP Cytotechnologist certification (CT or SCT), ThinPrep certification, and BD-SurePath Morphology certification. * Successful completion of the CLIA-mandated GYN (PAP) Proficiency Test, either from the prior year or current year. Recent graduates of Cytotechnology training programs are exempt during the calendar year of program completion. * Bachelor's degree. * Working knowledge of the essentials of normal/abnormal cytologic principles for GYN and non-GYN (including FNA) specimens. * Ability to work between locations/sites as needed. * Strong organizational, teamwork, and time-management skills. * Ability to maintain clear and legible records. * ROSE (rapid on-site evaluation) experience preferred. * Ability to work at both Santa Monica and Westwood site, with occasional travel to off-site clinics, such as Torrance and San Fernando Valley. | |