Histology Tech, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastside Medical Center in Georgia is seeking a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist to cut, stain and prepare tissue samples for pathologist review. The role prioritizes testing and requires accurate, timely processing with proper record-keeping in line with policies.

Recent graduates from an accredited histology program or candidates with one year of surgical pathology lab experience are welcome, with ASCP certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Recent graduate from an accredited histology program or 1 year of technical experience in surgical pathology required.
• 3 years of experience in a surgical pathology lab preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Histology

Tissue processing

Record keeping

Lab safety

Education

HS Diploma or GED

acc histology program completed

Tools

ASCP Certification path

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