Advanced Cytotechnologist - Diagnostic Cytology Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Advanced Cytotechnologist to perform highly complex cytopathology testing and to oversee quality control within the Cytology laboratory.

The incumbent will attend FNA procedures, perform ROSE assessments, and contribute to policy development, training, and quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment near the medical center.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens may be considered per VA policy.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited cytotechnology program.
• Certification: Must hold CT (ASCP) or SCT (ASCP) certification.
• Grandfathering: May qualify under grandfathering provisions for current VA staff as applicable.
• KSAs: Ability to determine specimen adequacy and analyze quality data; strong attention to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Attend FNA procedures and maintain the FNA cart.
• Perform ROSE assessments for FNA procedures independently.
• Write and establish new policies and procedures for the cytology lab.
• Oversee educational requirements and ensure timely communication and result completion.
• Perform diagnostic work analyzing cellular abnormalities and render diagnoses with pathologist collaboration.
• Ensure timely release of negative gynecologic cytology reports to patient records.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Advanced Cytotechnologist to perform highly complex cytopathology testing and to oversee quality control within the Cytology laboratory.

The incumbent will attend FNA procedures, perform ROSE assessments, and contribute to policy development, training, and quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment near the medical center.