Cytotechnologist

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Attends FNA procedures, maintains FNA cart, prepares and stains slides according to established protocol ensuring adequate material is taken for applicable ancillary testing such as cell blocks, molecular testing, and microbiology. Performs ROSE assessments for FNA procedures independently.
• Acts as a technical resource in writing and establishing new policies and procedures as needed for the overall operations of the cytology laboratory.
• Oversees the educational requirements of cytology staff, ensuring timely communication, distribution, and result completion. These educational requirements include, but are not limited to the CAP PAP PT, CAP Non-Gynecologic and Gynecologic study sets, and ASCP Non-Gynecologic Digital Images.
• Performs diagnostic work by identification, localization and interpretation of cellular abnormalities and in so doing, makes diagnoses independently of the pathologist. Releases negative gynecologic cytopathology reports to the patient medical record and does so within established time limits.
• May analyze, collect, and monitor cytology data, including screening statistics and workload compliance according to the laboratory quality management program and established laboratory accrediting agency guidelines and uses laboratory data to implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for higher-level tasks in the investigation of equipment issues and failure after routine troubleshooting has occurred on instruments and equipment used in the Cytology laboratory.
• Contacts instrument-specific technical representative, biomedical engineering, and/or enters service request as needed to resolve and resume optimal functionality of equipment, referring to supervisor only when non-responsive or difficult issues arise.
• Ensures annual PMs are performed on all equipment as defined by manufacturer or laboratory policy.
• Ensures compliance with P&LMS policies and laboratory accreditation requirements, assists in preparing for laboratory inspections, and facilitates preparation of the documentation therein. Additionally ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Completes quality control and equipment maintenance logs according to established laboratory policy and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures, as well as performance improvement principles.
• Handles outside cases, including pap tests from surrounding VISN10 medical centers by accessioning, tracking, faxing results when applicable, and packaging slides for return.
• Oversees safety coordination in the cytology laboratory, including the safe handling of specimens, chemicals, and equipment by all staff and adherence to safety regulations established by the medical center, as well as OSHA and Joint Commission regulations

Work Schedule: 7:30-16:00, Monday-Friday

Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 91720A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs