Cytotechnologist
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus

Cytotechnologist (Travel/Contract) - San Francisco, CA

Job Summary

• Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic procedures on biological specimens in the laboratory.
• Maintain competence in all Cytology practices with advanced training.
• Screen up to 80 GYN specimens per day.
• Deliver accurate laboratory results in a timely manner to aid healthcare providers in diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease.

Location & Shift

• Location: San Francisco, California
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cytotechnologist license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of Cytotechnologist experience.
• Cytotechnologist experience within the last year.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and other regulatory screenings.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS Level 3 screenings.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to California law).
• Full 7 years of verifiable work history with no gaps over 30 days; employment verification required.
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; some units require annual renewal.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (with accommodations considered for religious exemptions or failed tests).
• Immunizations and titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination during flu season.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually.

Certifications

• Maintain current ASCP Cytologist certification and California Cytotechnologist licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and other certifications as applicable to position may be required—verify with employer.

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Completion of a conditional offer of employment attestation prior to start.
• Religious exemption requests for facial hair or vaccines require approval and specific documentation.
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical/allied/per diem acute care roles.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment.
• No pay or bill rate information included per guidelines.