Histology Tech, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastside Medical Center in Georgia seeks a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist to cut, stain, and prepare tissue specimens for pathologist review. You will prioritize tests and maintain accurate records per policies and regulations.

Qualifications include HS diploma or GED; ASCP histotechnologist/technician certification; experience in surgical pathology is preferred, with an option for recent graduates or those with 1 year of experience. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include HS diploma or GED.
• Licenses and certifications required per GA state regs and ASCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Cut, stain and prepare tissue samples for pathologist review.
• Prioritize testing procedures and complete procedures accurately and timely.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

No experience required / recent grad histology program

1 year tecnical experience in surgical pathology

3 years experience in surgical pathology (preferred)

HT - Histotechnologist / Histotechnician ASCP Certification

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 : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center