Histology Tech

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Histology Tech to cut, stain and prepare tissue samples for pathologists. You will prioritize procedures, ensure timely processing and maintain accurate records to meet regulations and quality standards.

Education must be a high school diploma or GED; ASCP certification is required or eligible. Recent graduates from accredited histology programs are welcome, with 1 year of lab experience preferred. Full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cut, stain and prepare tissue samples for pathologist review.
• Prioritize testing procedures and complete them accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate records of all tests in accordance with policies and regulations.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

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Histology Tech

Overview:

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 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

Position Information

Location Athens, Georgia

Type Lab

Schedule Full-Time