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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Histopathology Technologist (Quality Management)

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Quality Management Histopathology Technologist to join the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory at the VA TVHS in Nashville. The role involves providing expert consultation on quality management laboratory services, maintaining laboratory quality programs, and leading histopathology staff in their work.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides authoritative advice and consultation on quality management laboratory services to all levels of management throughout the organization

Histopathology technologist maintains a laboratory quality management program and ensures monitoring of components and customer feedback

Analyzes, identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of the collected data. The histopathology technologist monitors laboratory quality control systems and performance indicators

Interacts with management officials and vendors providing inter-laboratory quality assurance and laboratory proficiency testing

Responsible for laboratory continuous readiness for regulating agency inspections and accreditation from agencies

Leads histopathology technicians and/or histopathology technologists or others in the performance of histopathology work, providing guidance to staff members, to include changes in policies and procedures; distributing and balancing workload; orienting and providing on-the-job training for new and current employees; and ensuring all training requirements are met in addition to organizing the work structure of assigned areas

Independently performs a full range of specialized tests, applying histopathology techniques and broad scientific principles from the fields of biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology

Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation utilized while preparing specimens for diagnosis

Performs advanced procedures and analysis of tissue samples and guides staff in the preparation of the most difficult specimens

Leads in the introduction of new tests including stain protocol research, test protocol setup, validation testing, record keeping, and documentation

Researches, develops, tests, optimizes and validates complex histochemical stains, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and/or in situ hybridization (ISH) protocols, including, but not limited to, new antibodies, probes, detection protocols/kits, new lots and concentrated antibody titrations

Troubleshoots a variety of specialized lab tests as well as equipment by using independent judgment and resources available to resolve issues

Identifies suboptimal testing and takes corrective action to minimize or eliminate impact on patient samples

Monitors and makes work assignments, provides input on performance, resolves daily workplace issues, and maintains efficient workflow

Assures coverage of all areas of responsibility; conducts ongoing reviews to ensure quality of work

Functions as an assistant to anatomic pathologists by accessioning, examining, dissecting, and processing of tissue samples in Surgical Pathology, by participating in gross autopsy dissection as diener on an as needed basis (when a Pathology Specialist is unavailable)

Qualification

Histotechnologist certificationLaboratory quality controlQuality management standardsLaboratory operations knowledgeData analysis skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadershipProblem-solving skills

Required

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

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

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Possess a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, that included a major study in an academic field related to health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of a histopathology technologist

Possess a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry

Successful completion of two years of progressively higher level graduate education, leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, with a major study in an academic field related to health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the position of histopathology technologist

Possess a current histotechnologist (HTL) certification given by the ASCP Board of Certification

One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level, which is directly related to the position to be filled

Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education that included a clinical practicum

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in histopathology technology or directly related to the field that included a clinical practicum

Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control/assurance policies, quality management standards, procedures and principles, as well as safety practices and regulations

Knowledge of accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements pertaining to laboratory operations and ensuring continuous readiness for inspections

Knowledge of laboratory operations and relationships to the organization

Ability to analyze quality assurance data and resolve complex data issues