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Histopathology Technologist - Anatomic Pathology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 days ago
On-site Salt Lake City, UT $50K – $80K Apply by Jul 13, 2026 General Health Science INTJINTPISFJISTJ
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Located at the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System (SLC VAHCS) and community care clinics in the Pathology & Laboratory Medical Service (P&LMS). The histopathology technologist independently performs a full range of routine & specialized tests. They utilize information technology systems to apply histopathology techniques & broad scientific principles from the fields of biology, chemistry, anatomy, & physiology. Prioritizes work as necessary by performing simultaneous tasks.
What You'll Do
- →Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all processing from wet tissue to slide preparation involving anatomic pathology, i.e., surgical pathology, and autopsy pathology.
- →Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for diagnostic evaluation considering physiological processes and requirements.
- →Identifies the need for and performs fixation techniques that are non-routine such as lymph node preparations and bone decalcification.
- →Performs frozen section preparations.
- →Assists with the collection and processing of kidney biopsies.
- →Adheres to practices and regulations governing safety in the laboratory.
- →Operates the microtome to achieve tissue sections of the thickness required for variety of tissue types and test methods.
- →Performs routine and special histochemical stains as requested by the pathologist.
- →Performs cross coverage duties in lmmunohistochemistry and assists with specialized testing procedures including FISH and CISH, as needed.
- →Operates and performs routine maintenance of instruments, troubleshoots, and resolves problems .
- →Performs quality control and assurance procedures and troubleshoots quality control problems including examining slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
- →Files blocks, slides, and residual tissue and maintain them in accordance with record retention guidelines.
- →Packages, appropriate records, and distributes a variety of send-out requests in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
- →Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's internship/continuing education program.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓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.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8c5c993e-53f4-4b3d-8a07-637cb24829ce
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