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Cytotechnologist

Indianapolis, Indiana

Sponsorship not specified$84k-$109kDetected 17 hours ago
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About the role

  • The incumbent serves as a Advanced Cytotechnologist within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Richard L.
  • Roudebush VA Medical Center, performing key duties in the Cytology laboratory.
  • Cytotechnologists are certified laboratory professionals performing highly complex laboratory diagnostic testing on human specimens for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease in the laboratory specialty of Cytopathology.

Requirements

  • Grade Determinations: Cytotechnologist, GS-11 Experience: The candidate must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the journey level (GS-9) that is directly related to the position to be filled.
  • Knowledge of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes to establish and monitor the overall laboratory quality management and quality control program, and initiate corrective action as needed.
  • both hands required
  • ability to read and comprehend ordinary type and computer screens
  • ability to hear (aid permitted) and work in an environment with constant noise
  • high cognitive function required to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities without loss of accuracy
  • emotional stability required to maintain self-control in difficult and stressful situations

Skills

  • Skill in researching, testing, validating, and implementing new procedures and equipment.
  • For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
  • The full performance level of this vacancy is 11.
  • The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is

Compensation

  • $84k-$109k

Benefits

  • The work involves sitting at a microscope or computer, manual dexterity, visual acuity, color vision and the ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of time.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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