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Histopathology Technician (Advanced) - With Sign on Bonus

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $72K/yr

1+ years exp

The Veterans Health Administration in Ann Arbor, Michigan is hiring an Advanced Histopathology Technician. This role involves significant technical oversight and the ability to perform complex histological and immunohistochemical procedures independently.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Determine pre-analytical requirements for complex specialized tissue targeted for advanced studies in Surgical Pathology and Cytology

Independently identify Anatomic Pathology specimens which may be undergo Molecular(PDL-1, PGD etc.…) testing in the future

Consult with clinicians and their support staff as to proper procurement, fixation, submission and labeling of Anatomic Pathology specimens for diagnosis

Independently analyze and evaluate tests ordered and test results; work with clinicians and pathologist as need to reach resolution and provide the best possible patient care

Coordinate complex molecular testing methods from multiples requestors

Ensure all pre-analytical requirements have been met; select and request the appropriate test to be performed; work with reference laboratories to ensure cost containment

Perform complex embedding of surgical and cytology specimens

Exhibit technical knowledge to grossly section temporal artery specimens at time of embedding to exhibit lumen; orientate multiple minute biopsy specimens on the same plane; embedding descemet membrane cell blocks; re-embedding specimens, grossly evaluate the specimen and recognize area of possible abnormality and embed to provide microscopic observation of abnormal areas

Perform complex microtomy of FFPE blocks

Exhibit technical ability to obtain multiple sections on very fine core biopsies while taking great precautions not to exhaust the block; grossly evaluate specimen and section to exhibit microscopic observation of abnormal areas

Utilize comprehensive knowledge to problems solve issues with Hematoxylin and Eosin and Papanicolau staining of diagnostic material by manual and automated methods

Qualification

Anatomic pathology principlesLaboratory quality controlInstrument troubleshootingTechnical judgmentHistological proceduresImmunohistochemical techniquesCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

Experience and Education: (1) 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, (2) 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, (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable

Certification. None

English Language Proficiency. Histopathology Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English

Skill in applying professional, complex anatomic pathology principles, practices, concepts, and theories in performing new or difficult specialized testing methods or techniques

Ability to provide technical oversight of laboratory quality control and assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement exhibiting competence in managing reagent and supply inventories and document control systems

Ability to validate methodologies, operate anatomic pathology laboratory equipment and perform complex instrument troubleshooting

Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and evaluate laboratory results and resolve problems