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Cytotechnologist

Primary Location Portland, Oregon Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $45.81 - $53.56 / hour

Job Number 1403500 Date Posted 01/26/2026

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Job Summary:

To perform screening tests which aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other disease. These tests are complex, require the use of professional judgement and are performed under the indirect supervision of a pathologist.

Essential Responsibilities:

Examine cells microscopically and using professional judgment, detect cancer and other conditions on Pap smears and fluids from various body sites. Prepare written diagnostic reports and make recommendation for further evaluation or treatment. Meets minimum screening standard set for department.

Perform QC procedures and document according to procedure.

Review retrospective slide QCs as determined by Department Director. Correlate results with findings from pathology.

Document screening time, in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Participate in teleconferences, CAP PAP PTS and multi-level scope sessions and other educational opportunities provided to maintain microscopic skills and screening parameters.

Perform duties for FNA adequacy assessment.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Education

Completion of approved structured program in cytology or equivalent knowledge as defined by Federal/State Regulations.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Cytologist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Requirements:

Operation and basic maintenance of microscope.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum five (5) years of microscope work as a Cytotechnologist, including Gyn and non-Gyn.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize.
Evidence of continuing education.
Willingness to present interesting cases or other areas of expertise in a classroom setting.
Knowledge and skills sufficient to provide technical instructions on problems and advise others on cytologic techniques.
Data entry skills.
Bachelors degree in cytology or biological science field.

Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Airport Way Regional Laboratory Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM Working Hours End: 04:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W04|AFT|Local 5017 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: NW Regional Lab - Pathology/Lab-Cytology - 1008 Pay Range: $45.81 - $53.56 / hour Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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