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Cytotechnologist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

It is a direct hire announcement with 1 vacancy, and the work is in the Anatomical Pathology department. The job requires shift work and is labeled Mission Essential, so the employee must report to work during emergencies.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Perform cytological and consultative services for a medical treatment facility.
  • Supervise administrative, clerical, and technical support staff in the laboratory.
  • Make microscopic diagnoses independent of a physician's (pathologist's) interpretation.
  • Assess specimen adequacy for fine needle aspiration biopsies in clinics.
  • Ensure compliance with quality control, safety, and accreditation requirements.
  • Correlate cytology and tissue biopsy specimens in a daily report for pathologists.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: You need 1 year of specialized experience typical of GS-9 work. This means conducting quality control or microscopic diagnosis on cytology specimens, maintaining cytology equipment, and preparing diagnostic reports. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: You need a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in a medical, health sciences, or allied sciences field, from a program accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized body. You can also qualify with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of graduate study toward one in a related field such as cytotechnology. You can combine education and experience if the total reaches at least 100%, computed by dividing months of experience by 12 and graduate semester hours beyond 36 by 18, then adding the two percentages.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid ASCP Board of Certification Cytology (CT or SCT), highly desired
  • Valid thin-prep certification, highly desired
  • The announcement also says a job-related license or certification must be submitted with your application, so confirm which applies

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing the employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
  • College transcripts, required if you qualify through education
  • Copy of your job-related license or certification, required
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Optional cover letter
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration statement, if you are a man born after December 31, 1959

How you will be rated: Your application is rated on how well your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire show you meet the qualifications. If your application shows inflated qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration, and errors or missing information may affect your eligibility.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must list hours worked per week for each job, plus start and end month and year.
  • If you qualify through education, upload transcripts; if you rely on a certification, upload a copy, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • The application closes at 11:59 PM EST on 10/30/2026, and you must re-select supporting documents in the online application.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with rotating shift work that covers evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations. The job is Mission Essential, so you must report or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives, advance leave accrual, and salary negotiation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation for suitability or fitness
  • Pre-employment physical exam and a yearly exam after that
  • Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds regularly
  • Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screen and random testing
  • Screening for immunizations or pre-existing immunity
  • Mandatory yearly seasonal flu vaccination; you must sign a consent statement
  • Shift work covering evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations
  • Mission Essential: must report or remain at work during emergencies
  • Must be able to obtain and keep a Secret security clearance eligibility
  • One-year probationary period
  • Use personal protective equipment provided by the employer
  • Temporary duty or business travel about 5% of the time
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection may be restricted by the DoD displaced employee referral system

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$85,307 – $110,905 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Health Science (0601)
Announcement
HSJG-27-13076270-DHA

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