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This Cytotechnology position is on FEE BASIS ONLY. You will only be paid for the services rendered.
The fees for services will range from $54.00 to $54.00 per (8)hours the following is a breakdown of pay for task:
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Learn more about this agency12/19/2017 to 01/02/2018
$54 - $54 fee basis
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Intermittent
Intermittent
No
NQ-18-SMZ-2027280
486740400
As a Cytotechnologist your duties will include but are not limited to:
1. Receipt of specimens from clinics, laboratories, operating rooms or house staff, which involves organizing and numbering of specimens received in an accurate and timely manner.
2. Accessioning of all specimens using appropriate log books and hospital computer system (VISTA). Complies with the guidelines of CLIA, CAP and VA regulatory agencies.
3. Process and reviews all cytology specimens including screening and assists in the performance of fine needle aspiration biopsies and performs on the spot adequacy assessment.
4. Oversees the daily operations of the cytology lab and ensures that VA policies and procedures are followed. Prepares stain, sort, and distribute slides for examination by pathologist.
5. Prepare solutions for use in the laboratories which may include fixatives, buffers, ad stains. Monitors stain quality, preparation techniques and workflow in cytology.
6. Works closely with Pathologists to review all problem cases. Implements chemical safety and biosafety principles and procedures.
7. Prepares various elements of final reports containing diagnoses of patients' specimens. Participates in VA and CAP proficiency testing programs and performs GYN, non-GYN, and FNA slide screening, specimen tracking, workload data capture, statistics maintenance, rapid on-site assessment of Cytology specimens, and all other duties related to running the Cytology Laboratory.
8. Participates in the training of technicians, residents, students and fellows. Maintain the Pathology database, including organizing, filing, and pulling reports, blocks, and slides.
9. Retrieve diagnosis and other information from Pathology cases, including telephone communication, transcription of hard copy, photocopying of reports, data retrieval in VISTA, etc.
10. Responsible for assisting Lab Supervisor in implementing and maintaining all regulatory quality control and quality assurance functions related to cytology. Assist in Lab safety, ordering supplies and maintaining chemical inventory.
11. Performs other related duties as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor within the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of the Anatomic Pathology Service.
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
POSITION: CYTOTECHNOLOGIST-FEE BASIS POSITION, ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICE/0000
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position in accordance with HRML No. 05-12-02, Employment of People with Disabilities, Including Under Schedule A, 5 CFR 213.3102(u).]
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have One year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS 10 in cytotechnologist work in (a) cutting and staining very thin sections of human tissue specimens for microscopic examination; and/or in (b) testing and examining body fluids, etc. for abnormalities in cell structure, depending upon the requirements of the position to be filled.
OR
Applicants may substitute education for the experience required by possessing two full years of graduate experience.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Preferred Certification: ASCP Cytotechnologist certification is highly desirable
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position.
Competency 1 Cutting and staining very thin sections of human tissue specimens.
Competency 2 - Knowledge of cell structures.
Competency 3 - Ability to communicate with Pathology staff.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 2027280.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please forward your CV to Human Resources Specialist @ Shaffona.zayas@va.gov
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, January 02, 2018 to receive consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/486740400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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