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Contra Costa Health Department

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Posted:
August 30, 2024
Location:
Martinez, California
Salary:
$95,857.39- $116,515.24 Annual
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Sector
Hospital, Public and Private

The Contra Costa Health Department is recruiting individuals to fill one 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; screen to identify atypical cells; assist physicians in the preparation of slides for specialized procedures; document the slide interpretation results of each gynecological and non-gynecological cytology case; and 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

License Required: A valid license as a Cytotechnologist issued by the State of California Department of Health.

Experience: Two years of full-time experience, or its equivalent, in a clinical laboratory performing cytological tests and analyses.

 

PLEASE BE SURE TO ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Internal Number: VFVB-2023A
About Contra Costa Health Department
With more than 1 million people living in communities stretching from the Delta to the Bay, Contra Costa is a large and diverse county. Serving the health needs of such a big, complex place demands a health department that is experienced, skilled, flexible and integrated. That’s what Contra Costa Health delivers.Our bold mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa County with special attention to those who are most vulnerable. And when we say all people, we mean it! We are committed to equity, and we actively stand up against racism, prejudice and systemic discrimination.While Contra Costa Health is the largest County department, most of it's funding comes from federal and state programs, such as Medi-Cal and Medicare, as well as grants and fees.The Work of Contra Costa HealthThrough an integrated system of high-quality services, weoffer medical care and a managed-care health plan for our patients and membersprovide public health programs that support the well-being of the community at largeprotect public health by regulating local industries, such as refineries and businesses that sell foodpartner with our patients and their families, businesses, co...mmunity-based organizations, schools, local government and diverse communitiesfully embrace the principles of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), aimed at creating a more coordinated, person-centered, and equitable health system that works for all those we serve
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