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Cytotechnologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteFayetteville, AR$75K – $97KApply by May 22, 2026General Health ScienceINTJINTPISFJISTJHealthcare
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This position is located in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service within the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, AR.
What You'll Do
- →If you ARE a current VA or federal employee, apply under CBST-12960790-26-KMS The duties of the Cytotechnologist in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service include but are not limited to: Performs highly specialized work with the responsibility for distinguishing various benign conditions from dysplasia/neoplasia and identifying a variety of infectious agents.
- →Examines a variety of specimens for cytological examination to include but are not limited to respiratory tract material, gastrointestinal material, urological material, body fluids, gynecologic smears, cerebrospinal fluid, and fine needle aspirations of various organs and body sites.
- →Examines and evaluates cell samples for the presence or absence of normal/abnormal, patterns, presence of microorganisms, inflammatory reactions, endocrinopathies, benign changes, premalignant changes, neoplasms, and cellular responses to therapeutic agents.
- →Performs microscopic examination for abnormal cells or any objects of diagnostic significance and marks these cells or objects for review.
- →Classifies any abnormalities according to established procedures and writes a screening cytology report to be given to the responsible pathologist.
- →Signs out Gynecological cases without pathologist review.
- →Teaches Cytotechnology students by providing interaction on a one-to-one basis at the microscope.
- →Maintains continuing education requirements and keeps abreast of the latest developments in the field of cytotechnology/cytology by reviewing current publications, and attending meetings, seminars, teleconferences, and workshops.
- →Evaluates and recommends possible new techniques/procedures for implementation.
- →Maintains current CAP certification requirements by successfully completing the CAP PAP Examination annually.
- →Order supplies and maintain adequate inventory for uninterrupted service in the Cytology area.
- →Sets up and develops protocols for new instruments and procedures from well stablished references.
- →Develops and tests quality control methods using statistical data where indicated.
- →Advises providers, ward and clinic personnel on proper specimen collection techniques.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 83a13750-c4eb-4804-abe0-33125f963896
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