Lab Cytologist

Position: Cytotechnologist Location: Pacific Rim Pathology, San Diego, CA Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable Additional Shift Information: Per-Diem, Part-Time or Full-Time Position. 8-hour day shift. Hourly Pay Range: $50.00 - $64.00 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Pacific Rim Pathology reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

Pacific Rim Pathology is looking for a highly skilled Cytotechnologist to join our leading-edge diagnostic team in San Diego, California. This role is crucial for our laboratory services, focusing on the microscopic study and analysis of cell samples to detect cellular abnormalities, including precancerous conditions, malignant tumors, and infectious diseases. Qualifications: * Education as required for ASCP Board of Certification and CA State Cytotechnologist License * Minimum one year experience in a cytology laboratory * ASCP certification examination * California State Cytotechnologist License Experience with EBUS-guided cytology procedures is highly desirable. Proven track record in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting. Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

Performs pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical test processes and evaluates results produced relative to the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of disease in accordance with policies and procedures.

Knowledge and Skills: a. Responsible for recording the slide interpretation results of each case examined or reviewed b. Responsible for each 24-hour period, the total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories c. Responsible for recording the number of hours spent examining slides in each 24-hour period d. Completes testing processes using written policies, procedures and other appropriate resources; identifies issues in policies or procedures. e. Performs new procedures and policies within acceptable training time intervals; meets department turnaround time goals. f. Documents activities and results consistently, thoroughly and legibly; proof reads and double checks own work to minimize errors. g. May review operational reports for possible clerical and analytical errors. h. Evaluates data for accuracy and verifies any questionable finding with thorough investigation and appropriate follow-through. i. Performs pre-analytical (patient reception, sample collection, processing) and analytical procedures and demonstrates assessment of testing factors with regard to patient age and population specific groups. j. Acts as a resource for staff training, development and competency assessment. k. May act as a key operator for testing, instrumentation or technology. l. Participates in writing and revision of policies and procedures. m. Performs additional duties as assigned. 2. Performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical tests and processes by evaluating quality control systems, data, and outcomes. Knowledge and Skills: a. Completes and assesses all QC procedures in place with indicated corrective action and resolution as needed. b. Coordinates and completes processes in place to meet standards established to maintain quality testing. c. Has knowledge of and reviews quality assurance indicators and monitors in place and works with the laboratory team to meet the established thresholds. d. Completes daily position tasks within expected timeframes to meet QA indicator goal expectations. e. Identifies errors and follows-through with investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership. 3. Uses equipment and related applications in completing testing and documentation processes. Knowledge and Skills: a. Utilizes all equipment (including phone, copier, fax, etc.,) instruments, products, and other tools per manufacturer's and training instructions and according to established procedures. b. Demonstrates competency and efficient use of all tool applications (IS, PC, other system/software) and equipment to produce the end product. c. Performs required preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment/tools. d. Reports and documents equipment/tool/reagent issues and failures. e. Checks inventory expiration dates and demonstrates ability to evaluate consumables (reagent/supply) inventory to prevent shortages; alerts ordering personnel. f. Removes defective equipment from use, documents problem, and notifies appropriate personnel for repair; verifies equipment inspections are up-to-date.

Pacific Rim Pathology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.