Cytotechnologist

Salary : $90,625.60 - $127,857.60 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-03570-01
Department: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Opening Date: 10/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

The Job
FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

***THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LOCATED IN THE CITY OF COLTON***

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for Cytotechnologists who under general supervision, performs procedures related to the preliminary evaluation of exfoliative and fine needle aspiration (FNA), cellular material to detect the presence or absence of cancer cells, infections, and other morphologic cell changes. Duties include writing microscopic descriptions of findings and providing a cytologic assessment using standard terminology; processing specimens from all body sites and preparing slides; instructing assistants in the processing of cytology specimens; identifying and resolving cytology processing/staining problems and maintaining quality assurance, quality control, and statistical records for the department.
Applicants interested in Part-Time positions must indicate their preference in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the online application. Part-Time assignments work 28 hours per week, receives the same rate of pay as full-time staff, and are eligible to receive benefits.

For more information, refer to the Cytotechnologist job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Shift Availability: ARMC is a twenty-four hour facility; applicants must indicate their shift availability in the Supplemental Questionnaire of the application. Shift differentials are provided.
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, physical and verification of employment history and education.

License: Incumbents must possess and maintain a current Cytotechnologist License issued by the California Department of Health Services as a condition of continued employment.
Please note: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
License: Must possess and maintain a current Cytotechnologist License issued by the State of California Department of Health Services. This license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the criteria below:
One (1) year of full-time work experience as a licensed Cytotechnologist.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number have been received. This recruitment may close at any time, so it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible! To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
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To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
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San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the completed County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume. All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the Employment History section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

02
License: Do you possess a current Cytotechnologist License issued by the State of California Department of Health Services?

• Yes
• No

03
License: Provide your California State Cytotechnologist License number and expiration date below.If you do not possess a California State Cytotechnologist License enter, "N/A."

04

Shift Availability: You may be required to work a variety of shifts (Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotating, Swing, and Holidays). Note: if you do not indicate availability for all shifts, your application may be disqualified.

• Yes, I am available to work all shifts (Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotating, Swing, and Holidays).
• No, I am not available to work all shifts.

05

Work Availability: Please select all shifts you are available to work.

• Day
• Swing
• Night
• Rotating
• Weekends
• Holidays
• None of the above

06
Experience: Select below the option which best describes your experience as a licensed Cytotechnologist.

• More than 5 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 1 - 3 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

07
Experience: Describe your experience as a licensed Cytotechnologist. Include employer name(s), dates of employment, and a description of duties performed.Please ensure that any employer references is listed in the employment history section of your online application. If you do not possess experience in this area enter, "N/A."

08
CLIA 88 Examination Status: Have you taken and passed the CLIA 88 Proficiency Exam within the last year?

• Yes
• No

09
CLIA 88 Examination Status: Enter your most recent CLIA 88 Examination date, examination results, and name of examining agency below.If you have not taken the CLIA 88 Proficiency Exam within the last year enter, "N/A."

10

Please indicate if you are interested in being referred to a Full-Time position, a Part-Time position, or both.

• I am interested in being referred to Full-Time positions only.
• I am interested in being referred to Part-Time positions only.
• I am interested in being referred to both Full-Time AND Part-Time positions.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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