Histopathology Technologist – Immune & Frozen-Section Expert

Veterans Health Administration; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration at the Erie VA Medical Center seeks a Histopathology Technologist to apply anatomic pathology principles and perform specialized testing in the Histology section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work under supervision at GS-7 grade level; as you gain experience, you may advance to GS-9 with greater autonomy.

Candidates must meet education and certification requirements, including HTL certification by ASCP.

Qualifications

• HTL certification by ASCP is required.
• Board eligibility or grandfathering provisions may apply per VA policy.
• Experience or education in histopathology laboratory testing is acceptable for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized histopathology testing.
• Utilize information systems to support testing and documentation.
• Troubleshoot suboptimal results and ensure quality assurance.
• Perform immunohistochemical, histochemical, and frozen section techniques.

Skills

Histopathology techniques

Immunohistochemical testing

Frozen section techniques

Laboratory information systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field

Biology and chemistry coursework totaling 30 credits

Graduate study in a related health sciences field

Foreign education evaluation by ASCP

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration at the Erie VA Medical Center seeks a Histopathology Technologist to apply anatomic pathology principles and perform specialized testing in the Histology section of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. You will work under supervision at GS-7 grade level; as you gain experience, you may advance to GS-9 with greater autonomy.

Candidates must meet education and certification requirements, including HTL certification by ASCP.