Histopathology Technician: Enable Life-Saving Diagnoses

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center is seeking a Histopathology Technician at the GS-5/6 level to support the Pathology and Laboratory service line.

The role focuses on processing tissue and cytology samples for pathologist interpretation and patient care decisions. Qualified candidates will have either a health-care experience or education in chemical/biological science, with potential entry at GS-5 and advancement to GS-6 based on demonstrated KSAs and performance within a structured federal

Qualifications

• One year of health care experience or education in a related field.
• Education alternatives meet basic GS-5 requirements for entry.
• Candidates may qualify through combinations of experience and education.

Skills

Anatomic pathology knowledge

QC procedures

Independent judgment

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree with related courses

24 semester hours in Chemistry/Biology

12-month histopathology training

Associate degree in health care field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center is seeking a Histopathology Technician at the GS-5/6 level to support the Pathology and Laboratory service line.

The role focuses on processing tissue and cytology samples for pathologist interpretation and patient care decisions. Qualified candidates will have either a health-care experience or education in chemical/biological science, with potential entry at GS-5 and advancement to GS-6 based on demonstrated KSAs and performance within a structured federal