Cytotechnologist

Veterans Health Administration

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 111,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Cytotechnologist within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service of the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) in Dallas, Bonham, and Fort Worth. The role performs complex cytopathology testing and supports quality management, with a 8-hour daytime schedule and rotating holidays/weekends.

The position requires education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and collaboration with pathologists to diagnose diseases.

Qualifications

Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Experience in laboratory diagnostic testing and cytopathology.

Responsibilities

Performs and monitors smear preparation, slide fixation, cell block preparation, monolayer filtration processing, and staining.
Collaborates with pathologists to diagnose benign or malignant diseases.
Participates in proficiency testing and validates new equipment/procedures.
Reports the microscopic interpretation of Pap smear tests.
Provides direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Perform highly complex laboratory diagnostic testing on human specimens for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease in the laboratory specialty of cytopathology. The location of the position is Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas, Bonham, and Fort Worth, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: Performs and monitors processes such as smear preparation, slide fixation, cell block preparation, monolayer filtration processing, and staining. Troubleshoot and take corrective action when a discrepancy is identified. Acts as a technical resource in writing and establishing new processes and procedures in order to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations.

Perform a full range of specialized tasks, including collecting, compiling, and analyzing data according to the laboratory quality management program. - Use laboratory data to implement any needed quality improvement initiatives. Research, test, validate, and implement new procedures and equipment. Applies new scientific/technical developments and theories to laboratory testing. Report the microscopic interpretation of normal pap smear tests used to detect cervical cancer.

Provide preliminary interpretation of specimens from other body sites Collaborate with pathologists to diagnose benign and infectious processes, precancerous lesions, and malignant diseases. Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing.

Participates in proficiency testing. Performs validation studies on new equipment and test procedures. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift during lab hours 6:00 am - 5:30 pm, Rotating Holidays and Weekends Telework: No Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 55157-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85581 – $111261/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.