Cytotechnologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA in the Directorate of Clinical Support, Lab/Clinical Pathology. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Advance Leave Accrual MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary Negotiation MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Perform a wide range of cytological and consultative services in support of a Medical Treatment Facility. Oversee administrative, clerical, and technical support activities of other personnel within the laboratory, coordinating workload and administrative duties. Makes recommendations to supervisor or other officials for adoption of new techniques which are of practical value. Assist the medical director and resident physicians with research projects. Determines the suitability of cases for accessioning and renders a diagnostic judgment. Based on complex cytological tests and procedures, renders a microscopic diagnosis of cases independent of a physician's (pathologist's) interpretation. Provides direct patient care for diagnostic support to clinics by assessing specimen adequacy after procurement by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy technique, independent of direct physician (pathologist) supervision. Assures compliance with quality assurance/control and proficiency testing programs, safety standards, accreditation requirements and departmental policies. Correlates all cytopathology specimens (abnormal and normal) with any corresponding tissue biopsy specimens and prepares a daily cyto-histo correlation report for review by pathologist.

Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• One year of specialized experience which includes conducting quality control and/or microscopic diagnosis on cytologic specimens; maintaining cytology equipment; and preparing diagnostic reports.
• US Citizens
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Must comply with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• Must be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk.
• Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

Nice To Haves

• Valid American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Cytology (CT or SCT)
• A valid thin-prep certification

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of cytological and consultative services in support of a Medical Treatment Facility.
• Oversee administrative, clerical, and technical support activities of other personnel within the laboratory, coordinating workload and administrative duties.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor or other officials for adoption of new techniques which are of practical value.
• Assist the medical director and resident physicians with research projects.
• Determines the suitability of cases for accessioning and renders a diagnostic judgment.
• Based on complex cytological tests and procedures, renders a microscopic diagnosis of cases independent of a physician's (pathologist's) interpretation.
• Provides direct patient care for diagnostic support to clinics by assessing specimen adequacy after procurement by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy technique, independent of direct physician (pathologist) supervision.
• Assures compliance with quality assurance/control and proficiency testing programs, safety standards, accreditation requirements and departmental policies.
• Correlates all cytopathology specimens (abnormal and normal) with any corresponding tissue biopsy specimens and prepares a daily cyto-histo correlation report for review by pathologist.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level