Travel Cytotechnologist
Martinez, CA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Position Details

Modality:

Cytotechnologist

Openings:

1

Shifts:

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

Hours per Week:

40

Contract Length:

13 Week(s)

Start Date:

11/02/2026

Details of Assignment:

Ability to:

• Make concentrated solutions of body secretions and to prepare slides with skill and accuracy
• Make accurate observation and records of test results
• Perform research studies
• Write well organized and effective reports
• Organize and maintain accurate records

Typical Tasks

• Receives specimen material and slides from wards and clinics
• Enters information in laboratory records
• Processes the specimens
• Stains and labels the slides for microscopic examinations
• Examines smears of tissue for abnormalities of cell matter
• Screens to identify atypical cells for referral to Pathologist
• Assists physicians in preparation of slides for specialized procedures
• Documents the slide interpretation results of each gynecological and non-gynecological cytology case
• For each 24-hour period, records the number of slides examined and the amount of time spent examining slides
• Prepares concentrated solutions of body secretions and prepares slides
• Contacts other cytological labs to study abnormal smears
• Advises and instructs other hospital personnel in proper methods of preparing cytological smears
• Verifies and recommends new or modifies procedural and qualitative techniques
• Orders supplies
• Meets with hospital staff, private physicians or the general public
• Records Papanicolaou test results and maintains records as required by the State and Health Care Facilities Act
• Assists the radiologist at the scan table in preparation of smears and cell buttons from image guided FNA's and makes microscopic assessment of adequacy, if needed
• Assists the surgeon in the operating room in the stat preparation, staining and microscopic assessment for adequacy of all intraoperative FNA specimens
• Advises and instructs hospital staff in matters related to cytopathology under the direction of pathologist
• Maintains records in compliance with CLIA, other government regulations, professional organizations and laboratory policy

Minimum Experience and Certification Required:

Minimum Requirements:

 

• A valid license as a Cytotechnologist issued by the State of California Department of Health.
• Ability to read microscopic slides for GYN and non GYN
• SurePath Pap experience required

Experience: 
 

• Two years of full time experience or its equivalent in a clinical laboratory performing cytological tests and analyses.

Minimum Experience and Certification Required:

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid license as a Cytotechnologist issued by the State of California Department of Health.
• Ability to read microscopic slides for GYN and non GYN

• SurePath Pap experience required

  Experience: 
  Two years of full time experience or its equivalent in a clinical laboratory performing cytological tests and analyses.
  
  Knowledge of:
  
   

• Cytological terminology, methods and procedures
• Techniques, methods and procedures used in the preparation and microscopic screening and preliminary diagnosis of all cytological materials
• The use and care of cytology instruments, equipment and supplies
• Accepted practices of standard record maintenance