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Histopathology Technician (Advanced)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 85 days ago
About the Role
VA Portland Health Care System is a Complexity Level 1a Facility and provides extensive primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and community settings. VAPORHCS is a multi-site medical system that includes a major medical facility in Portland, Oregon, outpatient and residential facilities in Vancouver, Washington, and 10 Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
What You'll Do
- →The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES Histopathology technicians at this level generally have a higher level of responsibility for technical oversight and are expected to carry out assigned tasks of considerably difficulty independently.
- →The incumbent will have the responsibility of performing difficult specialized histological, histochemical, and immunohistochemical procedures, as well as improving existing methods as necessary for routine histotechnology procedures.
- →The technician will be responsible for troubleshooting issues with instruments and resolving problems.
- →For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
- →Uses, identifies malfunctions, repairs and performs preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- →Interprets findings and makes recommendations.
- →Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program. - Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member.
- →Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others).
- →Gives direction and guidance using underlying histopathology and cytopathology principles. - Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines. - Ensures and maintains accurate patient identification through the chain of custody of the specimen. - Receives all requests and specimens for testing into the laboratory.
- →Verifies the accuracy and completeness of the request and proper sample submission.
- →Properly identifies all specimens.
- →Verifies discrepancies with the provider.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00am-4:30pm Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: f2325346-0c08-4551-93a4-fa0d2bcfd95b
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