Histology Tech

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist to cut, stain and prepare tissue samples for pathologist review. You will prioritize testing procedures and complete them accurately and on time, while maintaining meticulous records in line with established policies and regulations.

The role requires HT/Histotechnologist ASCP certification or state equivalency, with pathways for recent graduates or those with 1 year of surgical pathology experience (3 years preferred).

Qualifications

• HT/Histotechnologist ASCP certification required or state equivalent.
• Recent grads eligible; or 1 year of surgical pathology tech experience; 3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cut, stain and prepare tissue samples for pathologist review.
• Prioritize testing procedures and perform them accurately and timely; maintain proper records per policies and regulations.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Histology Tech

Overview:

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.

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 Atlanta Hospital