Histopathology Technologist - Anatomic Pathology

Summary Located at the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System (SLC VAHCS) and community care clinics in the Pathology & Laboratory Medical Service (P&LMS). The histopathology technologist independently performs a full range of routine & specialized tests. They utilize information technology systems to apply histopathology techniques & broad scientific principles from the fields of biology, chemistry, anatomy, & physiology. Prioritizes work as necessary by performing simultaneous tasks. Responsibilities Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all processing from wet tissue to slide preparation involving anatomic pathology, i.e., surgical pathology, and autopsy pathology. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for diagnostic evaluation considering physiological processes and requirements. Identifies the need for and performs fixation techniques that are non-routine such as lymph node preparations and bone decalcification...