Supervisory Histopathology Technician

Duties
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• Provide anatomical and clinical laboratory operations to include specimen handling, operation of clinical information systems, and basic/complex clinical testing concepts with in a laboratory.
• Preform Basic and complex clinical testing concepts to include, but not limited to, gross analysis, microtomy, special staining, and immunohistochemical staining of all tissue types including skin, bone, nerve, brain and lymph nodes.
• Perform Microtomy on patient tissue samples.
• Enter and retrieve data into laboratory information systems as required.
• Supervise anatomic laboratory staff in a manner that helps facilitate fast, efficient, accurate, and precise movement and testing of clinical cases and anatomic pathology samples through the pre-testing, testing, and post-testing processes.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation in order to obtain accurate testing results.
• Provide on-the-job training in work procedures to subordinates and Pathology residents in both written and verbal form.
• Collaborate with senior laboratory and medical treatment facility management on laboratory related topics or test.
• Conduct a systematic review of all procedures' material and personnel requirements within the sections.
• Confirm proper identification, accessioning, proper fixation and processing of all tissue specimens received by the laboratory.
• Perform delegated personnel management functions (e.g., interviewing and selecting candidates; setting performance standards, performing quarterly counseling, preparing annual performance appraisals; distributing workload, etc.).

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Travel (TDY) outside of the commuting area - 5%.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes processing routine and special staining of patient tissues; performing Microtomy on patient tissue samples; operating and troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation within a lab; utilizing laboratory information systems (LIS) to enter and retrieve data; providing leadership to subordinates to include training and workload distribution. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Preferred but not required: A U.S. Certified Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnology (HTL) through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry or comparable certification.

Preferred experience with special staining technique: Immunohistochemistry (IHC).

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.