Histology Technician - Anatomic Pathology QC Lead

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Omaha, NE seeks a Histopathology Technician (GS-7/Advanced) to oversee histology operations within the anatomic pathology lab. You will provide expert consultation, maintain workload records, and ensure compliance with lab standards.

The role requires experience or education in health care, a solid grasp of histology techniques, and the ability to supervise technical quality control and instrument troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• One year of health care experience or relevant educational background.
• English language proficiency for professional communication.
• Ability to adhere to professional anatomic pathology standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain Histology functions and workload recording with compliance principles.
• Serve as the local expert for the Histology section.
• Provide technical oversight of laboratory quality control and assurance.
• Validate methodologies and troubleshoot anatomic pathology equipment.

Skills

Anatomic pathology principles

Quality control oversight

Instrument troubleshooting

Independent technical judgment

Education

Four academic years above high school with related coursework

Two years above high school with 24 credit hours in chemistry/biological science + 12-month histopathology/cytotechnology program

Associate's degree in health care-related field

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Omaha, NE seeks a Histopathology Technician (GS-7/Advanced) to oversee histology operations within the anatomic pathology lab. You will provide expert consultation, maintain workload records, and ensure compliance with lab standards.

The role requires experience or education in health care, a solid grasp of histology techniques, and the ability to supervise technical quality control and instrument troubleshooting.