Senior Cytotechnologist

Under direction, to organize, plan, and supervise the work of a cytology section; and to perform sex chromatin and chromosomes analysis and skilled laboratory procedures in the processing and screening of material to be analyzed for evidence of abnormal cells.

Submission of a valid Cytotechnologist Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services is required for this recruitment. 

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• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a cytology section of a laboratory;
   
• Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinates; receives and processes specimen materials submitted for examination to determine presence or absence of abnormal cells;
   
• Prepares slides for microscopic examination by staining and labeling;
   
• Screens prepared slides for presence of abnormal cells, referring all positive slides and suspicious slides to pathologists for final diagnosis;
   
• Prepares and studies slides for sex chromatin analyses;
   
• Performs tissue cultures and analyses for chromosomes;
   
• Participates and assists in a variety of laboratory techniques and methods as directed;
   
• Instructs clinical laboratory technologists trainees in activity related to clinical cytological examinations;
   
• Maintains accurate records and performs statistical analysis of test results for evaluation of examination procedures;
   
• Maintains records and prepares reports of work conducted in the section;
   
• Requisitions and maintain records of supplies;
   
• Performs related work as required.

Possession of a valid Cytotechnologist Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.

In addition, sufficient experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and abilities.

Note: A candidate would normally qualify for this class by two years of experience as a cytotechnologist in an approved laboratory.

Knowledge of:

• Clinical laboratory principles, procedures, and practices;
   
• Laboratory techniques related to clinical cytological examinations;
   
• Genital and extra-genital cytologic methods and cytogenetic methods;
   
• Use and care of laboratory instruments, equipment, and supplies;
   
• Principles of supervision and training.
  
  Ability to:
   
• Perform clinical laboratory tests and procedures with skill and accuracy;
   
• Make accurate observations and records of test results;
   
• Instruct and supervise others in technical laboratory work;
   
• Perform genital and extra genital cytologic methods and cytogenetic methods;
   
• Maintain records and perform statistical analysis;
   
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.