Supervisory Cytotechnologist

Summary The incumbent serves as the supervisor of the Anatomic Pathology section of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Richard L.Roudebush VA Medical Center. This position manages the Surgical Pathology, Histology, and Cytology services within the Anatomic Pathology section. Responsibilities Duties and tasks include but are not limited to the following: - Oversees daily operation of the section, ensuring that agency policies and priorities are followed, that all specimens are processed and results verified and released in a timely and efficient manner. - Develops performance standards, communicates these standards and progress in meeting these standards to subordinates and evaluates the work performance of subordinates. - Supervises the day-to-day operation of Anatomic Pathology section, prepares work schedules, and assigns duties to subordinates to ensure efficient and timely performance of all tests and procedures. The incumbent gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to the Lab Manager or Director as appropriate. - The incumbent effects progressive disciplinary actions as necessary and informs laboratory management of all disciplinary action taken. - The incumbent reviews and approves leave of subordinate employees as appropriate, ensuring minimal necessary coverage of the area is maintained at all times. - The incumbent interviews candidates for positions within the section and recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to positions. Performs reference checks and all other required hiring procedures. - Identifies and provides for training needs and evaluates processes to identify ways to improve efficiency, production, cost-effectiveness, and quality of the section. - Evaluates the suitability of each specimen for analysis, requesting a new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimen for analysis according to established procedures. Follows established procedure for handling mislabeled, unlabeled, or unsuitable specimens. - Performs and completes all proficiency and competency testing to meet deadlines and with satisfactory performance. Distributes and tracks proficiency testing for the department. - Involved in statistical data collection and/or documentation for records, reports, Quality Assurance monitors, and quality control. Maintains a detailed, accurate record in an organized fashion, tracks activities, and processes paperwork accurately and promptly. - Able to organize and prioritize work during heavy workload situations to expedite patient results. Prioritizes work between non-specimen activity and patient care. - Takes initiative to solve problems without assistance or transferring of responsibility unless justified. Maintains a positive attitude, willingness to work as part of a team and is supportive of coworkers. Collaborates and works well with others. - Able to respond and adapt to new processes, procedures, or equipment. Willing to make changes to improve service. - Answers and appropriately and professionally addresses any incoming inquiries to the laboratory, whether via phone, electronic communications, or in-person communications. - Assists in the preparation for regulatory inspections by reviewing and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and participates in the inspection of in-house and external facilities as required. - Promptly reports all variances, incidents, and/or deviations from policy as required and in accordance with policies and procedures. Work Schedule: 7:30am- 4:00pm, Monday- Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 93409-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-05-11