Histology Technologist

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Histology Tech to develop and monitor work activities in the Histology Lab and Morgue. The role involves routine histological processing of surgical specimens for patient care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ASCP HT/HTL certification, and one year of experience. Color-Acuity screening is required for all applicants. Preferred qualifications include immunochemistry experience and a science degree with histology training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ASCP HT/HTL certification required.
• 1 year experience as a Histology Tech.
• Color-Acuity screening test required for all applicants.
• Preferred: immunochemistry experience or training.
• Bachelor's degree in science and completion of a histology tech program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors the work activities in the Histology Lab and the Morgue.
• Performs routine histological activities of receiving, preparing, and processing surgical specimens for patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (science)

Formal histology tech program

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Develops and monitors the work activities in the Histology Lab and the Morgue. Performs routine histological activities of receiving, preparing, and processing surgical specimens for patients.

REQUIRED

1. High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education
2. Current HT/HTL Certification through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
3. One (1) year experience as a Histology Tech.
4. All applicants must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test.

PREFERRED

1. Immuno chemistry experience and/or training.
2. Bachelor\'s degree in science, plus successful completion of a formal histology tech program
3. Attention to detail, good physical dexterity, and good written and oral communication skills.