Cytology Technician, Full Time, Day Shift, Pathology

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary:

Prepares samples of cells and other materials to test for abnormal conditions, bacteria, or viruses, and other disease indicators. Stains slides that contain cell samples or bodily fluids. Screens and evaluates samples of cells, evaluating those that display abnormalities and forwarding them to the pathologist for further review.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as Cytotechnologist (CT; ASCP): Preferred

Department Specific License/Certifications:

• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions:

• Assists in examining and detecting the presence or absence of disease at the cellular level through handling biological samples, preparing slides, examining both GYN and Non-GYN slides, and observing small changes under a microscope according to established procedures. Assists in identifying cellular abnormalities and/or inclusions in cytological preparation.
• Reports and documents all abnormal or atypical cell structure to a pathologist for further examination. Accurately inputs test requests and patient results into the Laboratory Information System.
• Participates in quality control to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations such as checking to ensure that all reagents and stains give the proper and expected values. Assures that all necessary supplies and equipment in the department are adequate to perform the daily functions.
• Maintains technical knowledge in cytology and is able to process and prepare specimens for cytological evaluation by all applicable methodology.
• Supports and adheres to all company policies and procedures and industry safety standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.