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Summary
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. Histopathology technologists possess broad knowledge of biological sciences and the skills necessary to process anatomic pathology specimens. The work performed by histopathology technologists is vital for pathologists to interpret laboratory results and provide diagnoses and prognoses that allow for planning appropriate and life-saving treatments.
Duties
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prepares solutions and reagents used in the Histology Laboratory
Monitor reagents inventory - know the amount of reagent needed to keep on hand performing tasks and replenish the supplies as the need arises
Receives and correctly accessions the different histology and cytology specimens accurately into the patients' electronic medical record system
Prepares samples - slides - smears - or other types of specimens common to the laboratory
Operates tissue processors and ensure optimal tissue fixation - dehydration and paraffin infiltration
Paraffin embeds processed tissues
Performs microtomy and cut various tissue section levels on a variety of specimen types
Mounts tissue sections on slides avoiding folds - chatter - and floaters on a properly warmed water bath
Provide technical assistance for intra-operative frozen section consultations
Maintains the staining row and the cryostat in the frozen section room
Receives and assess reagents procured for use in the Anatomic pathology laboratory
Properly stores reagents received and promptly notifies supervisor if any damage had been done to the shipment
Maintains laboratory records including inventory of reagents and also records of machine maintenance
Record manually or electronically all activities and work performed
Check quality control (QC) of stains and complete the proper QC forms for Pathologist review
Performs other related duties as assigned Promotion Potential: The full performance level of this position is GS-09
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met
Selection at the lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level
Work Schedule: Full-Time - Permanent
Monday - Friday 07:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Recruitment Incentive: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Duties
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prepares solutions and reagents used in the Histology Laboratory
Monitor reagents inventory - know the amount of reagent needed to keep on hand performing tasks and replenish the supplies as the need arises
Receives and correctly accessions the different histology and cytology specimens accurately into the patients' electronic medical record system
Prepares samples - slides - smears - or other types of specimens common to the laboratory
Operates tissue processors and ensure optimal tissue fixation - dehydration and paraffin infiltration
Paraffin embeds processed tissues
Performs microtomy and cut various tissue section levels on a variety of specimen types
Mounts tissue sections on slides avoiding folds - chatter - and floaters on a properly warmed water bath
Provide technical assistance for intra-operative frozen section consultations
Maintains the staining row and the cryostat in the frozen section room
Receives and assess reagents procured for use in the Anatomic pathology laboratory
Properly stores reagents received and promptly notifies supervisor if any damage had been done to the shipment
Maintains laboratory records including inventory of reagents and also records of machine maintenance
Record manually or electronically all activities and work performed
Check quality control (QC) of stains and complete the proper QC forms for Pathologist review
Performs other related duties as assigned Promotion Potential: The full performance level of this position is GS-09
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met
Selection at the lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level
Work Schedule: Full-Time - Permanent
Monday - Friday 07:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000 Recruitment Incentive: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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