Histology Tech

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia, is seeking a Histology Tech to join the pathology laboratory team. The role involves cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for pathologists, with emphasis on accurate, timely processing and strict record-keeping.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, histology program completion or equivalent experience, and ASCP HT certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Recent graduate from accredited histology program or 1 year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory required.
• ASCP Histotechnologist certification or eligibility required; Georgia regulatory requirements apply.

Responsibilities

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

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 25312

Histology Tech

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 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

Posted

07/27/2026

Type

Lab

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

25312