Pathology Specialist- Pathologist Assistant

Summary 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. Responsibilities 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 Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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. 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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) - See

Created: 2026-04-13