Histopathology Technologist: IHC & Frozen Section Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Histopathology Technologist to perform routine and complex histology, special stains, frozen sections, and immunohistochemistry. The role requires HTL certification and may involve board-eligible candidates for temporary assignments.

Applicants must meet VA qualification standards, with potential grandfathering provisions. Duties include specimen processing and maintaining quality control in a laboratory setting within the Pathology &

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required for consideration.
• English language proficiency required.
• HTL certification by ASCP required; board eligibility may be considered for temporary appointments.
• Education/certification may be grandfathered per VA standards.
• GS-09 requires one year of creditable experience at GS-07 level.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to highly complex histological testing including routine Histology, special stains, frozen sections, immunohistochemistry, and direct immunofluorescence.
• Maintains quality control and adheres to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with pathology staff to ensure accurate specimen processing and reporting.

Skills

Histopathology techniques

Laboratory information systems

Specimen processing

Organization and prioritization

Education

HTL certification (ASCP)

NAACLS-accredited histotechnician program

One year histopathology lab experience

Tools

Histology instruments handling

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX seeks a Histopathology Technologist to perform routine and complex histology, special stains, frozen sections, and immunohistochemistry. The role requires HTL certification and may involve board-eligible candidates for temporary assignments.

Applicants must meet VA qualification standards, with potential grandfathering provisions. Duties include specimen processing and maintaining quality control in a laboratory setting within the Pathology &