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Cytotechnologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
This Cytotechnologist position is located in the VISN 12 Pathology & Laboratory Medical Service (P&LMS) at the Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs, located at 820 S Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60612.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: Operates, verifies and maintains correct instrument operation for all equipment in the cytology laboratory, using established procedures and quality control checks in accordance with College of American Pathologists, Joint Commission and VHA guidelines.
- →Operates, maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation utilized while preparing specimens for diagnosis.
- →Issues and verifies the final diagnosis for negative gynecologic specimens Has knowledge of processes and procedures to prepare all specimens for cytodiagnostic and immunochemistry testing, as well as preparation, fixation and staining of slides ?
- →Prioritizes, prepares, and processes all specimens for cytodiagnostic and immunohistochemical testing in compliance with the guidelines of regulatory agencies.
- →Instructs others on the proper collection methods and transportation of specimens and determines acceptability of patient samples for processing.
- →Acts as a technical resource, troubleshoots a variety of specialized lab tests, identifies suboptimal issues and uses independent judgment and resources to resolve concerns Performs routine maintenance of equipment using standard operating procedures Develops new tests, including stain protocol research, test protocol setup, validation testing and recordkeeping and documentation.
- →Selects and performs non-routine and specialized test procedures.
- →Recognizes and reacts to indicators or malfunction.
- →Evaluates new equipment and makes informed decisions concerning the purchasing of equipment.
- →Prepares reagent and control materials.
- →Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products, and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
- →Conveys pertinent information to those professionals of the Anatomic Pathology and Medical Center staff directly responsible for patient care in regard to proper collection methods, transportation of specimens, etc.
- →Communicates effectively and courteously and provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients and others).
- →Receives specimen and review accompanying requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: b14db500-cc4c-4625-83e3-332ee1a5b463
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