Histopathology Technologist (Lab Information Manager)

The Histopathology Technologist (Laboratory Information Manager) oversees all aspects of Laboratory Information service delivery for the VA Northeast Ohio Health Care System Market ensuring that services and technical oversite and delivery are provided efficiently and effectively. Key duties include managing Laboratory Information IT operations, leading cross-functional teams, and overseeing specific areas such as incident management, service delivery and customer support.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as a recognized expert and provides authoritative consultative services to management across the Market advising on various aspects of information management. Develops new policies and procedures regarding laboratory information systems (LIS), conducts studies and recommends changes to correct deficiencies and improve the specialty area, and creates and applies reengineering and continuous performance improvement initiatives. Responsible for laboratory computer programs and systems to gather, record, process, analyze and report clinical data relating to autopsy, cytology, and surgical pathology. Provides consultation and training of personnel on computer functions, including ordering options, and is responsible for the maintenance of computer security keys review. Analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods. Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of data or unique/controversial aspects of the testing where no direct precedent exists. Serves as a recognized expert and provides authoritative consultative services to management at all levels of the organization advising on various aspects of information management. Develops new policies and procedures regarding laboratory information systems (LIS), conducts studies and recommends changes to correct deficiencies and improve the specialty area and creates and applies re-engineering and continuous performance improvement initiatives. Develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding the installation of evolving tests or techniques and use of the laboratory information systems (LIS). Ensures compatibility of the (LIS) with the overall hospital information system (HIS), and provides authoritative advice and consultation regarding the functions and capabilities of the LIS to all levels of the organization. Implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing and workload recording, and taking into account compliance principles. Analyzes emerging trends, software and technology, and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals. Serves as the local expert representing the lab end users by interacting with software developers to test and validate new and emerging software packages. Responsible for compliance with regulatory agency requirements, as related to information systems, and perform audits as needed. Provides consultation and training of personnel on computer functions, including ordering options, and is responsible for the maintenance of computer security keys. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not Available. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 95322-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.