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Cytotechnologist Chief

Primary Location Sacramento, California Facility Name S. Sacramento Hospital Schedule Part-time Shift Day Salary $83.65 - $89.95 / hour
Job Number 1401764 Date Posted 02/05/2026
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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.
  • Coordinates activities in cytology laboratory.
  • Performs other related duties as necessary.
  • This position must direct and check the work ot two (2) or more Cytotechnologists.

Grade: 885

Basic Qualifications:
Experience


  • 36 months related experience as a Cytotechnologist plus the demonstrated ability to perform all cytology procedures in accordance with specifications set by the department head.

Education

  • BS degree in science or related fields.
License, Certification, Registration
  • N/A
Additional Requirements:

  • 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:

  • N/A
Primary Location: California,Sacramento,S. Sacramento Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Thu Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: So Sacramento Hospital North - Pathology/Lab-Cytology - 0206 Pay Range: $83.65 - $89.95 / hour 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. 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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