# Advanced Cytotechnologist

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/59897681-0f01-4a99-9598-53d9048b3729

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Salary: 84209 – 109478 USD per year

## Summary

This Advanced Cytotechnologist role involves performing complex diagnostic analysis of cell specimens at a VA medical center, with responsibility for FNA procedures, slide preparation, quality control, and independent report release for negative cases. The position suits experienced cytotechnologists seeking a senior laboratory role with mentoring responsibilities and opportunities to shape lab operations and quality improvement.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Quality Control

## Required

- Baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited college/university
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredited cytotechnology program
- Current ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) or Specialist in Cytotechnology (SCT) certification
- One year of creditable experience equivalent to GS-9 level
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to independently determine specimen adequacy for FNA procedures
- Knowledge of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory processes
- Skill in data collection and analysis for quality assurance and quality improvement

## Nice to have

- Grandfathering provision eligibility for current VA employees in this occupation

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891360100