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Histopathology Technologist( Recruitment and Relocation Incentive)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The Primary Purpose of the Position is: Process a variety of anatomical tissue and cytological cell samples using manual or automated techniques, which require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. The location of the position is Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), Dallas, Bonham, and Fort Worth, Texas.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 24, 2027 .The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 06, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until 06/24/2027.
- →Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
- →Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply.
- →A Histopathology Technologist (HTL) at the GS-07 level serves in a developmental position using practicing under close supervision of a supervisor, lab manager, or qualified individual who can verify technical experience.
- →They perform the full range of duties including preparing routine and special histology, cytology, immunofluorescent and immunohistochemical stained slides for pathologist review.
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Performs a broad range of anatomic pathology procedures to include embedding, cutting, staining, and immunohistochemistry processes.
- →The HTL performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- →Troubleshoots a variety of specialized lab tests, identifies suboptimal issues, and resolves concerns.
- →Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of anatomic laboratory equipment.
- →Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of anatomic laboratory equipment.
- →Diagnoses deviations in performance due to instrument malfunction.
- →Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance activities.
- →Adheres to practices and regulations governing bio-safety and bio-security in the workplace.
- →Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 688d02bc-4d51-4820-a5fe-dd2a61ae9339
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