Histologic Technologist - Histology - FT - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a skilled Histotechnician to perform immunohistochemical and histological procedures on diverse tissue specimens under the supervision of pathologists.

You will prioritize testing, maintain accurate records, and coordinate training activities for students and fellows. The role requires an associate degree in a science-related field, several years of clinical lab experience or HT/ASCP MT certification, and adherence to CAP and CLIA standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in science related field required.
• Minimum 4 years clinical or research laboratory experience or HT (ASCP) / MT (ASCP) certification at time of hire.
• HT(ASCP) histotechnician or HT(ASCP)-P provisional within 2 years required.
• HTL (ASCP), MT (ASCP), or QIHC within 18 months of hire.
• Previous microtomy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform microtomy for routine H&E stains, frozen sections, special stains, IF, neuromuscular, Mohs, and IHC testing.
• Perform special stains, IHC, IF, neuromuscular and various manual stains.
• Embed tissue into paraffin blocks and prepare multiple tissue sections on the same plane within one cassette.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and ensure supplies are adequate and fresh.
• Ensure compliance with CAP checklist and CLIA 88 and CAP regulations.
• Collaborate as a team to meet turnaround times and deliver to surgical pathology.
• Perform other duties as assigned and follow Wellstar Health System policies.

Skills

Histology

Microtomy

IHC

CAP checklist

Education

Associate’s degree in science related field

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Performs a wide variety of complex immunohistochemical and histological procedures on various tissue specimens to assist pathologists in making a correct diagnosis of patients’ diseases or conditions. Responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner. Must maintain proper records of testing performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations. Coordinates activities of students, residents and fellows in training.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Perform microtomy for routine H&E stains, frozen sections, special stains, IF, neuromuscular, Mohs, and IHC testing.
• Performs special stains, IHC, IF, neuromuscular and various manual stains.
• Correctly orients and embeds tissue into paraffin blocks. Capable of embedding multiple tissue sections on the same plane within one cassette.
• Operates and performs maintenance on various instruments in the laboratory. Maintains adequate supplies replacing them prior to expiration date.
• Proficient understanding of the CAP checklist. Insures compliance with CLIA 88 and CAP regulations.
• Works efficiently as a team member to assure work is completed to meet required turnaround times and delivered to the surgical pathology department.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Health Science

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician or HT(ASCP)-P - Histotechnician - Provisional (1-1/2 Yrs) within 2 years

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), MT (ASCP), or QIHC (Obtain within 18 months of hire if not certified at time of hire) within 1-1/2 Yrs Required or

Required Minimum Experience:

Education clarification: Associate’s degree in science related field required. Required and
Minimum 4 years clinical or research laboratory setting, or HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), MT (ASCP) certification at time of hire. Required or
Minimum 4 years Histology Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Previous experience in microtomy is a plus. High

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