Histology Tech, Part-Time

Piedmont-Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is hiring a Histology Technician/Technologist (PRN) in Columbus, GA. The role prepares tissue samples, performs cutting, staining and related procedures for the pathologist to review.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED. Recent histology graduates are welcome, and ASCP HT certification is expected or eligible upon hire; temporary GA status may be offered to complete the exam within 18 months.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required; recent graduate from accredited histology program acceptable.
• Or 1 year of technical experience in surgical pathology.
• 3 years experience in surgical pathology preferred.
• HT - ASCP certification required or eligible; GA regulations apply.
• Recent GA move or training allow 18-month temporary technologist/technician status to complete exam in 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

• The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist is responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review.
• Prioritize testing procedures and complete those procedures accurately and in a timely manner, and maintain proper records of all tests per policies and regulations.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Title: Histology Tech, PRN

Location: Columbus, Georgia

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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

Piedmont Columbus Midtown