Lead Histopathology Technologist

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    • Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen (non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C.7407(a)).
    • Education: Meet one of the following:
      1. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major study in an academic field related to health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of a histopathology technologist (e.g., clinical biology, microbiology, physiology, pre‑medical, medical lab technology, chemistry, immunology, anatomy).
      2. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
      3. Successful completion of two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree with a major study in an academic field related to health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the position of histopathology technologist (e.g., clinical biology, microbiology, physiology, pre‑medical).
    • Foreign Education: Education completed outside the U.S. must be submitted to a private organization approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs.
    • Certification: Must currently possess the histotechnologist (HTL) certification given by the ASCP Board of Certification. To be considered “board eligible” to take the certification exam, the ASCP requires either:
      • Successful completion of a histotechnician or histotechnology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS); or
      • One year of full‑time experience in fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing, and staining in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry, or research) laboratory.
      May qualify based on the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
    • Grade Determinations (GS‑11): Must meet one of the following:
      • One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS‑9 grade level directly related to the position;
      • Three full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education that included a clinical practicum; or
      • A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in histopathology technology or a directly related field that included a clinical practicum.
      In addition, must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
      • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the instrumentation necessary to prepare specimens for diagnosis.
      • Knowledge of histopathology techniques, chemistry, anatomy and physiology principles, theories, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to process specimens and perform a full range of routine and specialized tests.
      • Skill in applying professional, complex anatomic pathology principles, practices, concepts, and theories in performing new or difficult specialized testing methods or techniques.
      • Ability to identify and test suboptimal specimens and take corrective action to minimize or eliminate the impact on the patient’s sample.
      • Ability to monitor and make work assignments, balance workload, and ensure duties are completed accurately and timely, including follow‑up on pending issues and understanding the impact of incomplete work.
    • Physical Requirements: Work performed in the anatomic pathology section of the laboratory; specimens are potentially hazardous and biohazard precautions must be followed; use of toxic or caustic materials may be required; personal protective equipment must be used; safety regulations followed; work requires regular physical exertion consisting mainly of long periods of sitting, standing, handling supplies and equipment, and bending/lifting items up to 25 lbs; manual skills required for delicate procedures.
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                  Qualifications

                  • Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen (non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C.7407(a)).

                  • Education: Meet one of the following:

                    • Successful completion of a full four‑year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree that included a major study in an academic field related to health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of a histopathology technologist (e.g., clinical biology, microbiology, physiology, pre‑medical, medical lab technology, chemistry, immunology, anatomy).

                    • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).

                    • Successful completion of two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree with a major study in an academic field related to health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the position of histopathology technologist (e.g., clinical biology, microbiology, physiology, pre‑medical).

                  • Foreign Education: Education completed outside the U.S. must be submitted to a private organization approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs.

                  • Certification: Must currently possess the histotechnologist (HTL) certification given by the ASCP Board of Certification. To be considered “board eligible” to take the certification exam, the ASCP requires either:

                    • Successful completion of a histotechnician or histotechnology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS); or

                    • One year of full‑time experience in fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing, and staining in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry, or research) laboratory.

                    May qualify based on the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

                  • Grade Determinations (GS‑11): Must meet one of the following:

                    • One year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS‑9 grade level directly related to the position;

                    • Three full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education that included a clinical practicum; or

                    • A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in histopathology technology or a directly related field that included a clinical practicum.

                    In addition, must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

                    • Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the instrumentation necessary to prepare specimens for diagnosis.

                    • Knowledge of histopathology techniques, chemistry, anatomy and physiology principles, theories, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to process specimens and perform a full range of routine and specialized tests.

                    • Skill in applying professional, complex anatomic pathology principles, practices, concepts, and theories in performing new or difficult specialized testing methods or techniques.

                    • Ability to identify and test suboptimal specimens and take corrective action to minimize or eliminate the impact on the patient’s sample.

                    • Ability to monitor and make work assignments, balance workload, and ensure duties are completed accurately and timely, including follow‑up on pending issues and understanding the impact of incomplete work.

                  • Physical Requirements: Work performed in the anatomic pathology section of the laboratory; specimens are potentially hazardous and biohazard precautions must be followed; use of toxic or caust