Cytology Technologist
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus

Job Opportunity: Laboratory Specialist (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Francisco, California
Specialty: Laboratory
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures on biological specimens.
• Deliver accurate and timely results to aid healthcare providers in diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease.
• Maintain competence in all Cytology practices with advanced training.
• Responsible for specimen/material receipt, preparation, interpretation, archival, and retrieval per department policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, clients, and staff to ensure superior patient care.
• May perform specific procedures and orient new staff to the department.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• ASCP-CT certification
• California State License (must be verified within 30 days of start)
• ACLS (AHA or ARC) – verify by position
• BLS (AHA or ARC) – verify by position
• Other certifications may be required depending on position (e.g., PALS, NRP, CCRN, TNCC, EFM, CPI) – verify by position

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Laboratory (Cytology)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years in specialty (default to higher if conflicting info found)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Shift Details

• 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (08:00 AM – 04:30 PM)
• No on-call or weekend shifts

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security Trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education verification (highest level achieved)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
  • OFAC Sanctions List and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List as applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment history verification: Full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days; gaps over 1 year not accepted without approval
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement only)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (annual renewal only for specific units)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (exemptions apply for some roles)
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity or vaccination with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Series or signed declination; must complete series if started
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination with boosters as needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• Color blind exam: In-person exam required if applicable
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start (not required for Clinical Lab Scientists)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units
• Other unit-specific competency exams as applicable

Facility Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies and job description prior to start, including:

  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Code of Conduct
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
  • TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days of start, renewed annually)
• Religious exemption forms available for PAPR and vaccine requirements

Summary

This is a travel/contract Laboratory position in San Francisco, CA requiring ASCP-CT certification and a California license. The role involves comprehensive cytology lab work with no weekend or on-call shifts. Candidates must meet extensive background, health, immunization, and competency requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Prior travel experience is not required.