Cytologist (ASCP)
Primary Location Renton, Washington
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1269888 Date posted 03/29/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:
Screen cytologic smears for malignant cells and microorganisms. Report results or refer to physician. Enter results in hospital computer system. Prepare and stain cytologic preparations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Screen cytologic smears (both Pap smears and non-GYN smears) for suspicious and malignant cells, and microorganisms, and to determine specimen adequacy.
- Report out final Pap smear results on negative cases not requiring QC or physician review. Submit appropriate cases to physicians and for QC review.
- Accurately enter Pap smear results into the hospital computer system (CORTEX).
- Be able to process specimens if Lab Assistants are not available (rare occurrence).
- Maintain productivity targets and accuracy ratings as described in the cytologic lab manual and the performance evaluation. Meet all other performance evaluation standards for human relations, problem solving, initiative personnel policies, maintenance, and clerical tasks.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Cytotechnologist Certificate required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in science.
Primary Location: Washington,Renton,Renton Administration - Adams
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Temporary
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J06|UFCW|Local 3000
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Central Campus South - Pathology/Lab-Cytology - 1130
Pay Range: $42.1 - $54.28 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
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.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
