Histopathology Technician

Job Title: Histopathology Technician / Department of VA

Location: Danville, IL

Contract: Contractor/ Dept. of VA

Period of Performance: Full-time position- 1-year base contract / plus four (4) year option= 5-year contract.

Start Date: TBD

Salary: $21.90 an hour with an additional $4.57 an hour in health & welfare benefits = $26.47 an hour

Clearance Requirement: Tier II Public Trust Background Investigation is required and also must be able to pass a NACI background check.

Preference: Histopathology Certification

Proficiency in the use of the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture

(VISTA) system and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)

Additional: 1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. No weekends or holidays.

Note: The Ravens Group, Inc. requests that all interested parties complete the attached questionnaire to be considered for this position.

The Ravens Group, Inc. is in an active bidding process for this position, which is contingent upon The Ravens Group, Inc. being awarded the contract.

****Veteran Friendly****

Job Description Histopathology Technician :

Qualifications:

• Histopathology Certification
• Minimum One Year of Experience
• Proficient in Written and Spoken English
• Computer Literate
• Proficiency in the use of the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture

(VISTA) system and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)

Job Description:

• Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for in-house testing or send-outs to reference laboratories.
• Prepares specimens for analysis; ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.
• Edit and verify results recorded into the computer system.
• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.
• Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of Cytology and Surgical Pathology, according to established protocols.
• Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Perform validation studies on various equipment in the department.
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
• Collect quality data for Quality Assurance programs, including Joint Commission.
• Communicate with clinics and providers regarding specimen adequacy or other issues relating to collection, or labeling.
• Participate in VISN technical committees for Cytology and AP.
• Developing partnerships with local funeral homes. Monitor compliance with onsite morgue.
• Responsible for record management organization and compliance for Histology department.
• Communicate with Decedent’s affairs and complete paperwork required.
• Performing Frozen sections when required.
• Monitor temperature compliance in histology areas.

The Ravens Group is an "equal opportunity employer/veteran/disability" organization.