Histopathology Technician

Summary

The VISN 22 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) is looking for a Lead Histopathology Technician.

Duties

• Maintains knowledge of and complies with federal regulations associated with the Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988.
• Prepares, directs, and approves work schedules and assign tasks for timely completion of duties.
• Provides direction and daily oversight to the daily operations. Monitors the methods and protocols to maintain continuous work flow and quality within the anatomic pathology department.
• Ensures resources are in optimal working condition and address workflow needs.
• Calibrates, operates and maintains instruments and equipment used in surgical pathology, immunohistochemistry and special stains.
• Provide guidance and instruction to histopathology technicians and other students/staff on a broad range of specific tasks and job techniques.
• Monitors work in progress often performing spot checks to ensure protocols are being followed.
• Reviews completed work to ensure guidelines are met regarding work sequences, procedures and methods.
• Provides and document training to new employees and staff on a recurring basis.
• Provides input to supervisor on employee performance and training needs.
• Adjusts work assignments due to absences or changes in priorities.
• Resolves simple informal complaints of employees and patients, referring the more difficult problems to the supervisor.
• Recommends approval and disapproval of leave requests.
• Follows College of American Pathologist (CAP) accreditation regulations and applicable Federal, State and Local laws, guidelines and regulations.
• Participates in drafting/writing SOP's and QA reports when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 5:00AM - 1:30pm PST

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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