Histopathology Technician
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may
only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified
citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Experience. One year of
experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicant's
ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the
work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical laboratory
assistant (or technician) or health technician. OR, Education. (a)
Four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's
degree with courses related to the occupation such as biological
science or chemistry; or (b) Successful completion of two academic
years of study above high school that included at least 24 semester
hours in Chemistry and/or in appropriate fields of biological
science and successful completion of a 12-month program of
education and training in histopathology or cytotechnology. OR,
Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of
experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which
both education and experience are acceptable. Examples are listed
below: (a) Six months of experience in the health care field and
two years of education above high school that included at least six
semester hours in health care related courses such as biological
science, surgical technician courses or other courses related to
the position; or an associate's degree in a health care related
field. (b) Six months of experience in the health care field and
successful completion of a course for health care technicians,
hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or histopathology
technicians given by the U.S. Armed Forces. Certification. None
Grade Determinations:
GS-5: (Entry Level)
(1) Experience or Education. None beyond the basic
requirements.
(2) Assignment. This is an entry level histopathology technician
position. It is expected that histopathology technicians receive
guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent
and direct supervision. Assignments associated with this position
include, but are not limited to, retrieving and accessioning
surgical, cytology, and autopsy specimens; enter and track workload
data and disposition of pathology materials and documents
electronically; perform pre and post-analytical duties; and may
assist in preparation of autopsy protocols as assigned.
GS-6 (Full Performance Level)
(1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower
grade level
(2) Assignment. At the full performance level, the histopathology
technician uses independent judgment to perform the full range of
duties including analyzing and evaluating laboratory results. The
histopathology technician carries out the day-to-day operations in
the laboratory with minimal technical supervision. This includes
routine and complex histopathological and cytopathological
procedures, quality control and assurance procedures, operation and
routine maintenance of instrumentation, troubleshooting, and
principles of performance improvement. The incumbent utilizes
specialized techniques for handling cell blocks, frozen sections,
bone marrows, autopsies, and fine-needle biopsies. The technician
prepares technically adequate slides of surgical, cytology, and
autopsy specimens by processing, embedding tissue, cutting,
staining (including immunohistochemistry), and coverslipping.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the
experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the
following KSAs.
(a) Knowledge of professional anatomic pathology principles,
practices, concepts, and theories providing for sound independent
work.
(b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and assurance
procedures, principles of performance improvement, reagent
management, inventory supply systems, and document control
systems.
(c) Knowledge of anatomic pathology laboratory equipment and
ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation.
(d) Ability to plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team
member, and effectively complete assignments.
(e) Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and
evaluate laboratory results. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/102, PART
II, APPENDIX G55 The full performance level of this vacancy is
GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for
this vacancy is in the range of GS-5 to GS-6. Physical
Requirements: The physical demands of the work require light
lifting under 15 lbs., light carrying under 44lbs., the use of
fingers and both hands are required. Reaching above the shoulder,
walking and standing (4 hrs.), repeated bending (6 hrs.). Exposed
to fumes, smoke or gases, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to
jaeger 1 to 4. Working around machinery with moving parts, working
with hands in water, that sometimes may be at 20-25 degrees
Fahrenheit for long periods of time, and works closely with others.
Must have the ability to distinguish shades of color, have depth
perception, hearing (aid permitted). Continuous sitting up to 8
hrs., occasional work longer than 8 hrs., and ability to work under
stress.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Biloxi , Histopathology Technician, Professions , Biloxi, Mississippi
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