Histopathology Technician - Recruitment Incentive

Job Title

Job duties and responsibilities are outlined below:

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Performs a broad range of anatomic pathology procedures to include embedding, cutting, staining, and immunohistochemistry processes. The HT performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to processing of biological specimens for analysis, considering physiologic processes and requirements.
• 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 and documents quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to processing activities, as well as pre-analytical and analytical test performance, using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing bio-safety and bio-security in the workplace.
• Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
• 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.
• Participates in proficiency testing programs.
• Performs validation studies on new equipment and test procedures.

GS-06:

• Performs a broad range of anatomic pathology procedures to include embedding, cutting, staining, and immunohistochemistry processes. The HT performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to processing of biological specimens for analysis, considering physiologic processes and requirements.
• 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 and documents quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to processing activities, as well as pre-analytical and analytical test performance, using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Adheres to practices and regulations governing bio-safety and bio-security in the workplace.
• Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions.
• 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.
• Participates in proficiency testing programs.
• Performs validation studies on new equipment and test procedures.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 3:00am-4:30pm Rotating Holidays and Weekends

Telework

Not Available

Functional Statement #

50004-F, 50003-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized