This position is for a non-supervisory Advanced Level Histopathology Technician position in Laboratory of the Anatomic Pathology section of the Robley Rex Medical Center, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. Histopathology technicians at this level generally have a higher level of responsibility for technical oversight, and are expected to carry out assigned tasks of considerable difficulty independently.
The duties and responsibilities of the Histopathology Technician (Advanced) include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for maintaining specimen integrity and identification from initial accessioning and through the entire specimen processing procedure.
Ensuring no margin of errors, quality or misrepresentation of tests results Responsible and accountable for testing surgical tissues, body fluids, and non-gyn specimen through the entire process Functions as an assistant to the Anatomic Pathologist by performing grossing of biopsy specimens Advanced skills in specimen dissection and expert knowledge of proper orientation and appropriate tissue selection are required Performs a variety of extremely difficult, delicate and complex tissue including the preparation of frozen sections for rapid diagnosis of tissue during surgery Performs routine histological techniques such as fixation, embedding, cutting and H&E staining Performs a wide variety of special stains such as H&E, PAS, AFB, Mucicarmine, Giemsa, Gram Stain, Iron, Sliver Stains such as Reticulum, Bielschowsky using automatic or manual methodologies and is able to control the staining procedures used in microscopic differentiation to achieve precise staining results Performs, interprets quality, maintains the integrity of special procedures such as lmmunohistochemistry and Thin Prep for diagnostic purposes using automated IHC Staining System and Thin Prep 2000 System respectively Prepares and processes Non-Gyn (Body Fluids), Gyn and FNAs specimens and stains according to departmental procedures and Turnaround Time with Cytological guidelines and state of the art methodologies Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance Maintains Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory, ensuring all SDS sheets are provided to the Industrial Hygienist for uploading into database Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member.
Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others) Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 40241F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Jennifer.Henson@va.gov · 678-431-0643
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61254 – $79631/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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