Cytotechnologist II
Kaiser Permanente · Sacramento, California, United States
Full-time
Posted Oct 18, 2026
Job Description
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.
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 845
Experience
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 18 Months Experience As a Cytotechnologist I
Education
BS degree in science or other field.
License, Certification, Registration
Cytotechnologist License (California)
Additional Requirements
The demonstrated ability to perform, under minimal supervision, all cytology procedures including staining and screening, in accordance with specifications set by the department head.
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
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.
Primary Location: California,Sacramento,S. Sacramento Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 06:30 AM
Working Hours End: 06:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: So Sacramento Hospital North - Pathology/Lab-Cytology - 0206
Pay Range: $78.72 - $84.46 / 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
Work Setting: Onsite
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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.
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.
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 845
Experience
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 18 Months Experience As a Cytotechnologist I
Education
BS degree in science or other field.
License, Certification, Registration
Cytotechnologist License (California)
Additional Requirements
The demonstrated ability to perform, under minimal supervision, all cytology procedures including staining and screening, in accordance with specifications set by the department head.
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
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.
Primary Location: California,Sacramento,S. Sacramento Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 06:30 AM
Working Hours End: 06:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: So Sacramento Hospital North - Pathology/Lab-Cytology - 0206
Pay Range: $78.72 - $84.46 / 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
Work Setting: Onsite
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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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