Histology Tech, PRN, Variable Shifts

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital seeks a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist to cut, stain and prepare tissue slides for pathologist review. The role requires accurate and timely testing and meticulous record-keeping in compliance with state regulations.

Education required is a GED or H.S. Diploma; experience: recent histology program graduate or 1 year in a surgical pathology lab; ASCP certification required or eligibility, with Georgia state qualification.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• No experience required; recent graduate from an accredited histology program is required or

Responsibilities

• Cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review.
• Prioritize testing procedures and complete procedures accurately and timely; maintain records per policies and regulations.

Education

H.S. Diploma or 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 : Company Name

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital