Pathology Specialist- Pathologist Assistant

Full Job Description

The Pathology Specialist serves in the Anatomic Pathology (AP) section of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services (PALMS) at the Lieutenant Colonel Charles S.

Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI.

Basic Education Requirement (Transcript Required): Successful completion of a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

AND Specialized Experience: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience includes: performing autopsies under the supervision of the Pathologist; performing all elements of gross examination and sectioning of surgical pathology specimens and specialized tests including histochemical and immunohistochemical stains and cytometry and interpreting results; preparing description of microscopic slides, correlation of the gross and microscopic pathology with patients' clinical presentation preparation of anatomic diagnoses and final reports, and photography of gross specimens; and participating in orientation/training of new employees in Anatomic Pathology Grossing and Autopsy.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Major Duties:

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Surgical Pathology (SP): Manages the daily Surgical Pathology (SP) functions.

Performs all elements of gross examination and sectioning of all types of SP specimens and specialized tests including histochemical and immunohistochemical stains and cytometry and interprets results, evaluates and implements new equipment, photography of gross specimens and maintenance of collections of gross photographs, tissue blocks and slides, investigation and resolution of problems.

Performs renal biopsy adequacy evaluation during Radiology procedures.

Performs color mapping, embedding with precise orientation, cryostat sectioning, and staining of Mohs specimens under the direction of the Mohs surgeon.

Surgical Pathology Program Management/Teaching: Reviews regulatory criteria, ensures all procedures and protocols are maintained up to date, prepares work areas for inspection, and participates in the inspection processes.

Plays a central role in the education, teaching, and training of residents, other medical specialties, students, technicians/technologists, nurses, etc.

in the practice of Surgical Pathology Grossing and Autopsy. Develops or participates in the development of Anatomic Pathology Grossing related protocols.

Autopsies: Performs as a Pathology Assistant with the autopsies, includes inspection of the permission form, review of medical record, preparation of external internal descripts, sectioning, ordering of special studies (e.g., cultures, histochemical and immunohistochemical stains, electron microscopy), description of microscopic slides, correlation of gross and microscopic pathology with patients' clinical representation, preparation of Anatomic Diagnoses reports and photography of gross specimens.

Integration of new initiatives and technological advancements: Participates in development and implementation of methods in all areas of anatomic pathology, Grossing and Autopsy, and contributes ideas for improvements in laboratory functions.

Coordinates integration of new methodologies in the Grossing and Autopsy laboratory.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved