Cytotechnologist

The Cytotechnologist include managing operations within the Cytopathology Laboratory of Anatomic Pathology. The incumbent performs a full range of highly complex cytologic examinations and specialized diagnostic procedures to identify pathological diseases, cellular abnormalities, and other clinically significant conditions using human cellular specimens.

Duties include but not limited to: Performs highly complex testing on cellular material from all human body sites. Examines prepared cytological specimens and render diagnoses. Recognizes normal and abnormal cytology, including but not limited to, malignant neoplasm, precancerous lesions, infectious agents and inflammatory processes in gynecologic, non-gynecologic and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) specimens. Detects, selects and clearly marks the cells most representative of the pathologic processes. Develops, implements, and monitors the lab's Quality Control/Assurance Program (QC/A) to provide improved veteran care. Monitors workload and productivity and recommends improvements where needed. Evaluates requested procedures to determine the suitability of specimens for processing and request new specimens if determined unusable. Provides expertise for operation of a wide variety of automated and manual equipment. Enters final diagnosis for all cytology specimens into Veterans Health Information Systems Technology and Architecture (VISTA) with proper terminology, Procedural, Workload Recording, Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. Compiles data and implements changes based upon evolving trends or research outcomes. Provides statistical, demographic and diagnostic lists based upon the request of the researchers. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am until 5:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement # 62825F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.