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CytotechnologistContra Costa County • Martinez, CA
Cytotechnologist

Cytotechnologist

Contra Costa County • Martinez, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
The Position


Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

The Board of Supervisors has authorized the following future salary increases:
5% on July 1, 2024
 5% on July 1, 2025
Why Join Contra Costa Health?
The Contra Costa Health Department is recruiting individuals to fill one (1) Cytotechnologist position located in the Clinical Laboratory Unit at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) located in Martinez, CA.

CCRMC is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered healthcare services delivered in a beautiful facility. If a philosophy of service and patient care is what interests you, then joining as a Cytotechnologist at CCRMC is for you!

The Cytotechnologist will examine smears of tissue for abnormalities of cell matter, will screen to identify atypical cells, will assist physicians in the preparation of slides for specialized procedures, will document the slide interpretation results of each gynecological and non-gynecological cytology case, and will contact other cytological labs to study abnormal smears.


We are looking for someone who is:
  • Able to draw meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Strong in oral and written communication.
  • Organized and has strong time management skills.

What you will typically be responsible for:
  • Receiving and accounting for specimen material and slides from wards and clinics.
  • Processing specimens and entering detailed information in laboratory records.
  • Staining and labeling slides for microscopic examinations.
  • Examining smears of tissue for abnormalities of cell matter.

A few reasons you might love this job:
  • You will work with a highly dedicated and diverse team of professionals.
  • You will have great support from management.
  • You will have the opportunity to strengthen your current skills.
  • You will be working within a fully operational Anatomic Pathology Department.
  • The County offers fantastic and competitive health benefits, paid vacation/sick/personal, a great retirement plan, and an easy commute! Here’s the link to review the Teamsters, Local 856 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to learn more: MOU_2022-2026_TEAMSTERS-856 (ca.gov)

A few challenges you might face in this job :
  • You will face multiple deadlines and your time management will be challenged.
  • There will be multiple processes that you must learn and efficiently follow through.
  • You may have to adapt to last-minute changes in order to follow and execute new goals for the unit.

Competencies Required:
  • Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
  • Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
  • Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
  • Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
  • Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
  • Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
  • Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
  • Manual Dexterity: Using senses, hands, and fingers in manipulating objects quickly and efficiently
  • Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
  • Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
  • Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
  • Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment


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