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Cytotechnologist

Sutter Health·Palo Alto, California

$69 - $97/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to assist in disease diagnosis and monitoring. Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure accurate results and superior patient care.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization

  • PAMF-Palo
  • Alto
  • Medical
  • Foundation
  • PAD
  • Position
  • Overview: Integrates knowledge, theory and practice to properly execute procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory and deliver accurate results in a timely manner. With advanced training, maintains competence in all Cytology practices, to perform pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens to aid health care providers in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. May be responsible for specimen/material receipt, preparation, interpretation, and archival/retrieval, according to department policies and procedures. Works cooperatively with physicians, clients, and staff to facilitate superior patient care and to represent the laboratory positively by acting with courtesy, dignity, respect, and professionalism. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description: EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university

Certification & licensure

ASCP-Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a Cytologist (CT) OR CDPH-Licensure by the California Department of Public Health as a Cytotechnologist (CLM/CTT)

Typical experience

2 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge

  • Demonstrated advanced knowledge and technical competence in specimen collection and preparation, laboratory operations, interpretation, and quality assurance in cytology. Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected time-frames. Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Demonstrate sound judgment and problem solving relevant to assigned duties. Ability to appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information system failures, shift-to-shift hand-offs, priority test orders, and specimen integrity issues. Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients and staff. Ability to compassionately and effectively interact individuals and groups of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors. Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited
  • Cytotechnology program within the last five years
  • Job
  • Shift:
  • Days
  • Schedule:
  • Full
  • Time
  • Shift
  • Hours: 8
  • Days of the
  • Week:
  • Monday -
  • Friday
  • Weekend
  • Requirements: As Needed

Benefits

Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $69.26 to $96.96 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and certification from ASCP or licensure from the CDPH. Candidates should have 2 years of recent relevant experience and completion of a CAAHEP accredited Cytotechnology program within the last five years.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Assurance
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Safety
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Privacy
  • Laboratory Operations
  • Interpretation
  • Cytology

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$69 - $97/hr
Location
Palo Alto, California
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

California cytotechnologist roles are selective

California cytotechnologist openings are typically driven by hospital and laboratory demand for skilled diagnostic screening support. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s degree, ASCP certification or CDPH licensure, recent relevant experience, and a recent CAAHEP-accredited cytotechnology program; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your certification or licensure status and recent training dates match the posting.