The Pathology Specialist (Pathologist Assistant) serves in the Anatomic Pathology (AP) section of the Pathology & Laboratory Medicines Services (PALMS) at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center and at the Dermatology Clinic locations within the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. QUALIFICATIONS To apply for this position, you must have the following qualifications: Basic Requirement: Qualified applicants must meet this Basic Requirement for the GS-601 series. Must possess a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position? NOTE: Copies of transcripts are required at the time of application. Along with posing the above requirement you must also possess the specialized experience as described below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 11) in Federal Service that includes performing the following duties: Perform autopsies in rotation with residents mid senior staff under the supervision of a Pathologist.; Describes microscopic slides, correlation of the gross and microscopic pathology with the patient's clinical presentation preparation of provisional anatomic diagnosis and final anatomic diagnosis (FAD) reports and photography of gross specimens.; Work independently to perform highly complex functions or in collaboration with pathology residents, technician(s) and technologists.; Participate in the orientation and training of new employees in Anatomic Pathology Grossing and Autopsy. (Resume(s) must clearly support the duties and experience required for this position. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Biology Compliance Inspection Diagnostic Medical Testing IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: The work requires long period of standing while performing gross examinations and teaching others to do so, recurring bending over when performing frozen sections and autopsies, occasional lifting of heavy items (bodies), and above average dexterity in dissecting specimens and cutting frozen sections. 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/. ["***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include but may not be limited to: Adapt traditional methods to handle unique cases containing unknown abnormalities. Gross examination and sectioning of all types of surgical pathology specimens. Performing or requesting specialized tests including histochemical and immunohistochemical stains and cytometry, and interpreting the results. Plays a central role in the education and training of residents in pathology, other medical specialties, and medical students, regarding the practice of Surgical Pathology Grossing and Autopsy. Perform autopsies in rotation with residents and senior staff, under the supervision of a Pathologist. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process."]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.
