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Histopathology Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
Histotechnologist are critical to the Pathology and Laboratory Service service at James A. Haley VA Medical Center, in Tampa, FL. The Histopathology Technologist independently performs a full range of specialized tests, applying histopathology techniques and broad scientific principles from the fields of biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: Performs all routine histology procedures including accessioning, grossing, embedding, frozen section microtomy, paraffin microtomy, H&E staining, and histochemical staining.
- →Performs all immunohistochemical (IHC), direct immunofluorescence (DIF), and in situ hybridization (ISH) staining using appropriate controls, multiple detection techniques, and multiple instruments.
- →Investigates, develops, tests, and integrates all complex IHC techniques, including but not limited to stain protocol research, validation of new antibodies, validation of new automated equipment, new detection kits, lot number titrations, development of double staining protocols, and testing of concentrated antibodies.
- →Evaluates the validity of results obtained in relation to the test system and collection procedures.
- →Microscopically interprets and correlates staining results with established staining criteria.
- →Utilizes logic and anatomic pathology knowledge to determine corrective action for procedural/staining problems.
- →Documents all discrepancies, modifications, and corrective actions in appropriate reports.
- →Oversees inventory control for all IHC staining procedures, ensuring adequate inventory for performance of tests at all times.
- →Collects, harvests and processes all control material used in Histology.
- →Establishes and monitors reference values/ranges for quality control blocks to assure the accuracy and validity of results.
- →Acts as a technical resource, providing training and guidance to all personnel on the most complex immunohistochemical problems and/or Mohs specimens (if applicable to the position).
- →Monitors and maintains quality control of equipment and procedures in the IHC and histochemical section.
- →Accurately prepares samples for transport to reference laboratories.
- →Maintains integrity of patient samples throughout.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7064230c-7afa-4d5c-a216-a0d21ee9fb12
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