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CYTOTECHNOLOGIST II - 10030251
Duarte, CACity of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.
Cytotechnologist - Full Time, Days (Monday - Friday)
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Take the next step in your cytology career with this exciting opportunity! This full-time, Monday–Friday daytime position reports to the Supervisor of the Cytology Laboratory and plays a vital role in patient care. Be at the forefront of diagnosing benign and malignant conditions by performing a full range of cytologic tests to detect cancer, infections, and other cellular abnormalities. Your expertise will help ensure efficient and effective laboratory operations, directly supporting the medical staff in delivering the highest quality care.
Responsibilities include screening gynecologic, non-gynecologic, and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens for cancer, infectious processes, and other cellular abnormalities. Additionally, this role provides assistance during FNA/small biopsy procedures and performs rapid on-site adequacy evaluation (ROSE) for endoscopic procedures as well as patient clinic FNA procedures.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Perform cytology diagnoses alongside pathologists, identifying benign and malignant conditions.
- Classify and present abnormal slides for further examination while ensuring proper staining and slide preparation.
- Analyze and report findings on specimens, assisting in patient follow-up evaluations.
- Prepare detailed cytopathology diagnostic reports with recommendations for further evaluation or treatment.
- Maintain regulatory compliance, track screening workload data, and contribute to staff education and technical training.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelors Degree in a scientific or medical field - Graduate of ASCP approved cytotechnologist program.
- Three to five years in a cytology lab as a certified cytotechnologist. Proven interpretive skill.
- California Cytotechnologist license.
- Certification as a Cytotechnologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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