The duties and responsibilities of the GS-5/6 full-performance histopathology technician include, but are not limited to the following:

Duties/Tasks:
Maintains knowledge of and complies with federal regulations associated with the Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988.

Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all processing tasks of the histopathology technician occupation involving anatomic pathology, i.e.

surgical pathology, autopsy pathology and cytopathology.
Maintains and documents the optimal function of laboratory equipment. Uses, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction.
Performs and documents quality control and participates in quality assurance activities.
Adheres to practices and regulations governing safety in the workplace.
Identifies discrepancies.

Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program.

Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying histopathology and cytopathology principles.
Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadline.
Ensures and maintains accurate patient identification through the chain of custody of the specimen.

Prepares technically adequate slides of surgical, cytology, and autopsy specimens by processing, embedding tissue, cutting, staining and cover slipping.

Utilizes specialized techniques for handling cell blocks, frozen sections, bone marrows, autopsies, and fine-needle biopsies.
Assists in autopsy procedures and the maintenance of the autopsy suite, as needed.

Work Schedule:
FT, Mon thru Fri,

Telework:
Not available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:
A, A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

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