Histology Technician — Expert Slide Prep & Stains

Advocate Aurora Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Georgia is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists under the direct supervision of a pathologist or histology technologist. The role includes handling frozen sections, paraffin mounts, cytologic preparations and stains related to each function.

The position requires ensuring specimen adequacy, performing routine and special stains, performing quality control, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Registered Histology Technician ASCP or equivalent, or eligible.
• Must obtain within six months from date of hire.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum one year in histopathology (with Associate’s Degree).
• Minimum two years in histopathology (with High School Diploma or Equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Determines if specimens are adequate and requests additional specimens if necessary.
• Properly identifies all tissue and cytology specimens.
• Prepares tissue samples with proper orientation in blocks.
• Performs routine and special stains of tissue samples.
• Performs and documents quality control for staining procedures.
• Performs and documents routine maintenance of instruments.
• Demonstrates ability to prepare quality slides from tissue blocks.
• Follows Joint Commission, State of Georgia and other regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with lab staff and assisting co-workers.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Biology or correlated field

Job description

Advocate Health in Georgia is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists under the direct supervision of a pathologist or histology technologist. The role includes handling frozen sections, paraffin mounts, cytologic preparations and stains related to each function.

The position requires ensuring specimen adequacy, performing routine and special stains, performing quality control, and maintaining