August 20, 1986
VA HANDBOOK 7610 (240)
(2) Staff Pathologist, Office And Microscope Area
(a) Level VL and L ...........................................................................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(b) Level M ....................................................................................................................................... 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
(3) Office, Secretary To Chief ........................................................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(In Levels VL and L laboratories, when the number of full-time pathologists exceed
two, 9.3 NSM (100 NSF) will be provided for a second secretary.)
In addition to reception of visitors, this space will accommodate the storage of
laboratory service files, records, inspection and quality control manuals, etc.
(4) Office, Clerk -Stenographer/Receptionist
(Levels VL, L and M) ................................................................................................................ 7.4 NSM ( 80 NSF)
(5) Office, Administrative Assistant (Levels VL and L) ............................................................. 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
(6) Office, Chief Medical Technologist
(Levels VL, L, and M) ................................................................................................................ 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
This person is responsible for the technical and operational management of the
laboratory by coordinating budget, equipment and supply procurement, quality
control and personnel management (interviewing, scheduling, etc.) functions.
(7) Office, Clinical Laboratory Scientist(S)
These persons, holding a Ph.D. or M.S. in some chemistry or microbiology
specialty are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the chemistry and
microbiology laboratory sections.
NOTE: Refer to paragraph 4c(2)(a) and (g) 1.
b. Educational Areas
Office space for residents should be grouped in one area close to staff pathologists
since there is a great deal of interchange between these two groups. The conference
room (when provided) should be near the administrative office suite.
Medical student teaching and medical student laboratory work is best performed in
the main laboratory where expert advice is available rather than in small
unsupervised laboratories in patient care areas. Most resident and advanced
technologist teaching will be done in the main laboratory but, a
classroom/laboratory teaching area must be provided when there is a formal allied
healt h teaching program, to avoid interruption of the daily work process.
(1) Pathology Resident, Office And Microscope Area
(Levels VL and L) ....................................................................................................................... 6.5 NSM ( 70 NSF)
per resident
(Maximum =
37.2 NSM (400 NSF))
(2) Medical Technology Program -- Levels Vl And L
(a) Office, Education Coordinator ................................................................................................ 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
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