Cytotechnologist (Recruitment Incentive Authorized) - Phoenix, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration
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Phoenix, United States

1 month ago

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Duties:


Cytotechnologists are certified laboratory professionals who perform highly complex laboratory diagnostic testing on human specimens for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease in the laboratory specialty of cytopathology.

Cytotechnologists are responsible for reporting the microscopic interpretation of normal pap smear tests used to detect cervical cancer; providing preliminary interpretation of specimens from other body sites; and collaborating with pathologists to diagnose benign and infectious processes, precancerous lesions, and malignant diseases.

The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:


  • Determines specimen adequacy using complex specialized testing methods or techniques during Endoscopic Ultrasound, Endobronchial Ultrasound, and other Fine Needle Aspiration procedures.
  • Prioritizes workflow and specimen triage.
  • Monitors the laboratory quality management and quality control program.
  • Evaluates cytology preparations by light microscopy for the presence or absence of cellular patterns, presence of microorganisms, inflammatory reactions, endocrinopathies, benign changes, premalignant changes, neoplasia, and cellular responses to therapeutic agents.
  • Prepares all specimens for cytodiagnostic and immunochemistry testing, as well as filtration methods, preparation, fixation, and staining of slides.
  • Instructs others on the proper collection methods and transportation of specimens.
  • Determines acceptability of patient samples for processing.
  • Verifies the final diagnosis for gynecologic specimens interpreted to be negative.
  • Implements new procedures and equipment.
  • Reports the microscopic interpretation of normal pap smear tests used to detect cervical cancer.
  • Collaborates with pathologists to diagnose benign and infectious processes, precancerous lesions, and malignant diseases.
  • Performs Endoscopic Ultrasounds, Endobronchial Ultrasounds, and other Fine Needle Aspiration procedures.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Telework:
Not Available


Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.


Functional Statement #: 000000


Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized


Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized


Financial Disclosure Report**:
Not required


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
  • 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.
  • Must pass preemployment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
  • See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:


BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

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Citizenship: Citizen of the United States.
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Education. Cytotechnologists must have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university and successfully completed a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredited cytotechnology program.
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Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs.
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English Language. Cytotechnologists must be proficient in spoken and written English. See 38 U.S.C f).


_Please make sure that your experience is evident in your resume. Please make sure your resume contains hours worked per week, and beginning and ending month and year, for each work experience entry, or else your resume will be considered incomplete, and you will be considered "ineligible" for the position._

  • Ability to independently determine specimen adequacy using complex specialized testing methods or techniques during Endoscopic Ultrasound, Endobronchial Ultrasound, and other Fine Needle Aspiration procedures.
  • Knowledge of preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical processes to establish and monitor the overall laboratory quality management and quality control program, and initiate corrective action as needed.
  • Skill in collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for quality assurance, statistics, trends and reports, and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
  • Skill in researching, testing, validating, and implementi
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