Histo Tech Trainee

Piedmont HealthCare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist to cut, stain, and prepare tissue samples for pathology review. This role requires careful attention to detail and adherence to testing protocols and documentation standards.

Responsibilities include prioritizing procedures and maintaining accurate records in compliance with policies and regulations. Education required includes a high school diploma or GED, with specific experience options noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; recent graduate from an accredited histology program.
• Alternatively, 1 year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory.
• 3 years experience in a surgical pathology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review.
• Prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner; maintaining proper records.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

No experience required

1 year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory

3 years experience in a surgical pathology laboratory

Job description

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist is responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner and maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.

Qualifications

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist is responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner and maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Recent graduate from an accredited histology program Required or
• In lieu of degree One (1) year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory Required
• 3 years experience in a surgical pathology laboratory Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• HT - Histotechnologist - ASCP Certification as a Histotechnologist or Histotechnician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other acceptable agency, according to the qualifications through the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required or
• A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologist or technician for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination within 1-1/2 Yrs Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital