USAJOBS · 6 hours ago
HISTOPATHOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Marion, Illinois, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $59K/yr
1+ years expThe Marion VA Medical Center is currently seeking a Histopathology Technician. The role involves preparing sections of human tissues for examination and operating laboratory equipment for analysis in a medical setting.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as Histopathology Technician in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in a medical system with state-of-the-art instrumentation and methodologies for laboratory analysis
The incumbent prepares sections of human tissues for immediate examination, using rapid tissue processing and frozen section techniques to freeze, cut, mount and stain specimens received from surgery, etc
In addition, the incumbent operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate and infiltrate with wax tissue specimens to be preserved for study by pathologists
Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment in such a manner as to provide safety and efficiency of laboratory operations
Recommends changes in procedure to improve efficiency, accuracy and safety
Follows regulatory safety requirements, establishing inventory and equipment maintenance requirements
Maintains appropriate inventories and maintenance schedules
Ensures that sufficient supply of reagents, standards and controls are available at all times
Is responsible for preparation of special stains or reagents as required
Ability to monitor specimens, equipment and the environment for contamination
Maintains the laboratory in a clean and safe condition according to agency or accreditation requirements
Performs calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation on timely intervals to minimize breakdown and delay of procedures
Assists in training personnel or students in laboratory safety and laboratory procedures with Histology laboratory documents accordingly
Follows established procedures for calibrations, controls and maintenance of a variety of instrumentation and laboratory equipment
Maintains and controls laboratory records according to established protocols and procedures
Records workload
Records information pertaining to the storage of specimens or reagents and completes appropriate tracking/inventory system information
Performs work in the testing and examination procedures carried out in the laboratory
Uses standard aseptic procedures and safeguards
Controls contaminated or potentially dangerous specimens in accordance with all regulatory requirements
Determines validity of results and the potential causes for invalid tests
Established minimum acceptable criteria for control/documentation/protocol/pertaining to test or examination procedures
Performs tests that are new and involve very fine distinctions
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement
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
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
Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable
GS-6 (Full Performance Level): Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
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
Physical Requirements: The work requires regular physical exertion that consists of mainly long periods of standing, some bending and lifting as required for the handling of supplies and equipment, lifting of weight 15-44 lbs., pushing of weight 15-44 lbs., as well as long periods of sitting. In addition, manual skills are required to be able to perform delicate procedures and fine manual dexterity procedures and requires eye-hand coordination for multiple repetitive motion activities of the hands, wrists, and arms. Requires ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color and ability to see in both eyes as depth perception is required
Benefits
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