Lead Cytotechnologist - Diagnostic Cytology Specialist

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Advanced Cytotechnologist to perform highly complex diagnostic testing in the Cytology laboratory.

The incumbent will contribute to quality assurance and data analysis while supporting cytopathology procedures, specimen preparation, and curatorially related activities in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and a CAHEP-accredited cytotechnology program, and possess CT or SCT certification

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship is required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education: must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university and completed a CAHEP-accredited cytotechnology program; Certification: CT (ASCP) or SCT (ASCP) by the ASCP Board of Certification.

Skills

Specimen adequacy assessment

QA program knowledge

Data collection & analysis

Procedural research & validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (accredited)

Cytotechnology program (CAHEP/ACBHEC accredited)

Job description

The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Advanced Cytotechnologist to perform highly complex diagnostic testing in the Cytology laboratory.

The incumbent will contribute to quality assurance and data analysis while supporting cytopathology procedures, specimen preparation, and curatorially related activities in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and a CAHEP-accredited cytotechnology program, and possess CT or SCT certification