"Cytotechnologist- Surgical Pathology Irvine- FT Variable Shift"

Cytotechnologist- Surgical Pathology Irvine- FT Variable Shift

Req ID: 123051

Location: Irvine, California

Division: Medical Center

Department: Surgical Pathology - Irvine

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range Minimum: USD $52.37/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $62.59/Hr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Cytology Supervisor, the Cytotechnologist examines and evaluates cell samples for the presence or absence of normal/abnormal cellular patterns, inflammatory reactions, presence of microorganisms, and pre-malignant and malignant changes. Processes and prepares all specimens, such as bronchial washing/brushing, urine, body fluids, cerebrospinal fluids, fine needle aspiration, etc., for cytodiagnostic procedures. The Cytotech records cytology/histology correlations, determines specimens and tissues to be correlated, searches files and records, and assembles and prepares complete documentation for physician review. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Strong recommendation from training or previous employment
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must pass the slide review exam set by the department
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be willing to work variable shifts and overtime as required
• Must be willing to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed
• Must be ASCP registered and have a current California license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a hospital setting
• Cytology training in a hospital setting

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.