Histology Tech, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist responsible for cutting, staining, and preparing tissue samples for pathologist review. The role requires prioritizing testing procedures and maintaining accurate records in accordance with established regulations.

Candidates must have a H.S. Diploma or GED, and certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required. Experience in a surgical pathology laboratory is preferred.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate from an accredited histology program is required.
• One year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Three years of experience in a surgical pathology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for review.
• Prioritizing testing procedures and maintaining proper records.

Education

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

Job description

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

Piedmont Henry Hospital