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Cytotechnologist III

Primary Location Berkeley, California Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Schedule Call-in/On-Call Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift Variable Salary $77.53 - $83.42 / hour
Job Number 1452094 Date Posted 10/23/2026
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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Pathology Department Manager, performs technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality, utilizing efficient and safe processes. Stains, mounts, and studies cells of human body to detect evidence of cancer and pre-cancerous lesions, hormonal abnormalities, organisms, and other pathological conditions.


Essential Responsibilities:
  • Prepares microscopic slides from specimens of blood, scrapings, or other body fluids, including Fine Needle Aspirations. 
  • Prepares and stains slide to preserve specimen and enhance visibility of cells under microscope. 
  • Examines slide under microscope to identify abnormalities in cell structure. 
  • Reports Negative Pap smears evaluations as Final Diagnosis. 
  • Reports abnormal Pap smear results to Pathologist as preliminary finding. 
  • Reports preliminary findings for all Non-GYN cytology results to Pathologist. 
  • Coordinates activities in cytology laboratory. 
  • Performs other related duties as necessary. 
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 
  • Corporate Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports the precepts of Corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with integrity, reporting observed fraud and abuse and complying with applicable state, federal and local laws and program policies and procedures. 
  • Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Analytical - Uses experience and education to evaluate cytologic specimens, providing accurate diagnoses and appropriate differential diagnoses. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.

Grade 860

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • Minimum 36 months related experience as a Cytotechnologist.
Education

  • BS degree in science or related fields.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Cytotechnologist License (California)
Additional Requirements:

  • The demonstrated ability to perform all cytology
  • Ability to accurately describe cytologic conditions and provide appropriate differential diagnoses in writing.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
  • Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Preferred Qualifications:

Primary Location: California,Berkeley,Berkeley Regional Lab - 1725 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Variable Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Berkeley Regional Lab - 1701 - Pathology/Lab-Cytology - 0206 Pay Range: $77.53 - $83.42 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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