- Position Title
- Lead Cytotechnologist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSS-12677241-25-AM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 27, 2025 to Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in our Lead Cytotechnologist position with the St. Louis VA Health Care System.
Select the appropriate answer to the following questions based on your level of education and experience that demonstrates you meet the basic requirements for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Citizenship: This position is only open to citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
2.
English Language Proficiency: MTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
3.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Individuals must have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university and successfully completed a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredited cytotechnology program.
Do you meet this requirement?
***YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS***
Do you meet this requirement?
***YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS***
4.
CERTIFICATION: Candidates must currently possess the Cytotechnologist (CT) (ASCP) or Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT) (ASCP) certification given by the ASCP Board of Certification.
Do you possess a Cytotechnologist (CT) (ASCP) or a Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT) (ASCP) certification given by the ASCP Board of Certification?
***YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION***
Do you possess a Cytotechnologist (CT) (ASCP) or a Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT) (ASCP) certification given by the ASCP Board of Certification?
***YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION***
5.
GS-11 Experience Requirement: In addition to the basic requirements, you must possess the following:
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. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: At the journey level, the cytotechnologist independently reviews clinical data of patients and evaluates all cytology preparations by light microscopy for the presence or absence of cellular patterns, presence of micro-organisms, inflammatory reactions, endocrinopathies, benign changes, pre-malignant changes, neoplasia, and cellular responses to therapeutic agents. The cytotechnologist issues and verifies the final diagnosis for negative gynecologic specimens. The cytotechnologist prioritizes, prepares, and processes all specimens for cytodiagnostic and immunohistochemical testing in compliance with the guidelines of regulatory agencies. The cytotechnologist instructs others on the proper collection methods and transportation of specimens and determines acceptability of patient samples for processing. The cytotechnologist performs routine maintenance of equipment using standard operating procedures.
Do you meet the experience requirement described above?
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. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: At the journey level, the cytotechnologist independently reviews clinical data of patients and evaluates all cytology preparations by light microscopy for the presence or absence of cellular patterns, presence of micro-organisms, inflammatory reactions, endocrinopathies, benign changes, pre-malignant changes, neoplasia, and cellular responses to therapeutic agents. The cytotechnologist issues and verifies the final diagnosis for negative gynecologic specimens. The cytotechnologist prioritizes, prepares, and processes all specimens for cytodiagnostic and immunohistochemical testing in compliance with the guidelines of regulatory agencies. The cytotechnologist instructs others on the proper collection methods and transportation of specimens and determines acceptability of patient samples for processing. The cytotechnologist performs routine maintenance of equipment using standard operating procedures.
Do you meet the experience requirement described above?
6.
In addition to the specialized experience, you must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):
Skill in researching, testing, validating, and implementing new procedures and equipment.
Ability to monitor abnormal test results, which includes notification to the physician when necessary, and to complete documentation in accordance with CAP requirements.
Ability to lead others, monitor and make work assignments, balance workload, and ensure duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner. This includes the ability to follow-up on pending issues and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of incomplete work.
Knowledge of laboratory requirements to develop, maintain, and issue written instructions and standard operating procedures, including the design of forms that comply with regulatory agencies.
Do you meet the KSA requirements described above?
Skill in researching, testing, validating, and implementing new procedures and equipment.
Ability to monitor abnormal test results, which includes notification to the physician when necessary, and to complete documentation in accordance with CAP requirements.
Ability to lead others, monitor and make work assignments, balance workload, and ensure duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner. This includes the ability to follow-up on pending issues and demonstrate an understanding of the impact of incomplete work.
Knowledge of laboratory requirements to develop, maintain, and issue written instructions and standard operating procedures, including the design of forms that comply with regulatory agencies.
Do you meet the KSA requirements described above?
RESUME REMINDER: For qualification determinations your resume MUST document your experience IN DETAIL and contain the following information: job title, company name, duties, start/end date (month and year), full-time or part-time status (including hours worked per week). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, occupational series and grade (i.e., GS-0301-9).
TRANSCRIPT REMINDER: To substantiate your education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Transcripts must bear the school logo, reflect the degree earned, and the date conferred.
CERTIFICATION REMINDER: To substantiate your certification, you MUST submit a copy of your certification. Please make sure the certification is legible.
TRANSCRIPT REMINDER: To substantiate your education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Transcripts must bear the school logo, reflect the degree earned, and the date conferred.
CERTIFICATION REMINDER: To substantiate your certification, you MUST submit a copy of your certification. Please make sure the certification is legible.