Histology Tech, Part-Time

Piedmont-Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a Histology Tech/Histotechnologist for a PRN position. The role involves cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review, with emphasis on timely and accurate processing.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; no experience or 1 year in a surgical pathology lab; ASCP HT certification or eligible; temporary licensure accommodations may apply to facilitate exam completion within 1-1/2 years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; recent histology graduate may apply.
• 1 year of technical experience in a surgical pathology lab required (in lieu of degree).
• 3 years experience in a surgical pathology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process tissue samples for pathologist review.
• Prioritize testing procedures and complete them accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate records of all tests per policies and regulations.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Title: Histology Tech, PRN

Location: Columbus, Georgia

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 Columbus Midtown