Cytotechnologist - Anatomic Pathology/ Cytology Laboratory
City of Hope
Irvine, CA
Job posting number: #7136406 (Ref:10020724)
Posted: March 27, 2023
Salary / Pay Rate: $40.70 - $63.08 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913,City of Hopehas grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis fornumerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, andtreatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includesTranslational Genomics Research InstituteandAccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us onFacebook,Twitter,YouTube,InstagramandLinkedIn.
City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.
Position Summary
Performs cytopathologic diagnosis of benign and malignant conditions and performs a full range of quantitative and qualitative cytologic tests on a variety of cell samples for the presence or absence of cancer, infectious processes and other cellular abnormalities. Ensures efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory operations enabling ability of the laboratory to meet the needs of patients as determined by the medical staff.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Performs cytodiagnosis of benign and malignant conditions with pathologist.
- Classifies slides, records classification, and presents slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologist for further examination.
- Stains and mounts slides and examines human body cells to detect evidence of cancer or other diseased conditions.
- Compiles listing of patients for follow up analysis of specimens; prepares and analyzes the new specimens for cell changes and reports findings to pathologist.
- Prepares written cytopathologic diagnostic reports using recognized terminology, and makes recommendations for further evaluation or treatment.
- Maintains cytotechnologist's screening workload statistics and other related data as required by regulatory agencies and laboratory manager.
- Develops, maintains and participates in staff educational programs. Provides technical instruction to other departments.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to maintain certification/licensure, and/or keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or ASCP Certification as a Cytotechnologist, grandfather clause
- Minimum Experience: Three to five years in a cytology lab as a certified cytotechnologist. Proven interpretive skill.
Required Courses/Certification/Licensure:
- Graduate of ASCP approved cytotechnologist school
- California Cytotechnologist license
Preferred education experience and skills:
- Certification as a Cytotechnologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists - CT(ASCP) is preferred
Additional Information:
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $40.70 - $63.08 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.