Histopathology Technician (Lead)

Department of Veterans Affairs

The VISN 22 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) is looking for a Lead Histopathology Technician for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System.

• The Lead Histopathology Technician provides direction to the daily operations and assumes responsibility for integrating and monitoring the standard adherence to methods and protocols to maintain continuous work flow and quality within the unit. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Perform specimen accessioning, embedding, cutting, IHC, digital pathology, and special stains inclusive of validations, developing training documents and SOPs; Assist with accreditation readiness and quality control, quality assurance, and performance improvement; Prepare, direct, and approve work schedules and assign tasks for timely completion of duties; Ensure resources are in optimal working condition and address workflow needs; Calibrate, operate, and maintain instruments and equipment used in surgical pathology, immunohistochemistry, and special stains; Provides guidance and instruction to Histopathology Technicians on a broad range of specific tasks and job techniques; Monitors work in progress often performing spot checks to ensure protocols are being followed; Reviews completed work to ensure guidelines are met regarding work sequences, procedures, and methods; Provides on-the-job training to new employees; Provides cross-training to staff; Provides input to supervisor on performance and training needs of employees; Adjusts work assignments due to absences or changes in priorities; Resolves simple informal complaints of employees and patients, referring the more difficult problems to the supervisor; Recommends approval and/or disapproval of leave requests. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Various TOD: 3:00 am - 11:30 am, 4:00 am - 12:30 pm, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, OR 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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