Advanced Histopathology Technician — Tissue Processing & QA

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

As crucial members of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, histopathology technicians possess the knowledge and skills to process anatomical tissue and cytological cell samples obtained from the Veteran by a clinician. Work can be performed at both the main facility in Richmond as well as the satellite department at Fredericksburg.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and

Qualifications

• One year of health care experience or education in biological sciences.
• Bachelor's degree with related courses or 24 semester hours in chemistry/biological science plus 12 months histopathology/cytotechnology training.

Responsibilities

• Process anatomical tissue and cytology samples obtained from Veterans.
• Provide technical oversight of laboratory quality control and inventory control.
• Operate anatomic pathology equipment and perform routine instrument troubleshooting.
• Apply professional knowledge to analyze results and support reporting.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Histopathology/cytotechnology training

Job description

As crucial members of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, histopathology technicians possess the knowledge and skills to process anatomical tissue and cytological cell samples obtained from the Veteran by a clinician. Work can be performed at both the main facility in Richmond as well as the satellite department at Fredericksburg.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and