Histology Technologist: Precision Diagnostics & Impact

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System's AU Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a skilled histology technologist to perform a wide range of immunohistochemical and histological procedures to assist pathologists in diagnoses.

The role emphasizes accurate, timely testing and proper record-keeping, with oversight of students, residents, and fellows in training. Responsibilities include microtomy for H&E, IHC, special stains, and maintaining instrument readiness while ensuring compliance with CAP and CLIA regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in science related field required.
• Minimum 4 years clinical or research laboratory setting experience, or HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), MT (ASCP) certification at time of hire.
• HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician or HT(ASCP)-P - Histotechnician - Provisional (1-1/2 Yrs) within 2 years
• HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), MT (ASCP), or QIHC (Obtain within 18 months of hire if not certified at time of hire) within 1-1/2 Yrs Required or
• Previous experience in microtomy is a plus. High

Responsibilities

• Perform microtomy for routine H&E stains, frozen sections, special stains, IF, neuromuscular, Mohs, and IHC testing.
• Correctly orients and embeds tissue into paraffin blocks. Capable of embedding multiple tissue sections on the same plane within one cassette.
• Operates and performs maintenance on various instruments in the laboratory. Maintains adequate supplies replacing them prior to expiration date.
• Proficient understanding of the CAP checklist. Insures compliance with CLIA 88 and CAP regulations.
• Works efficiently as a team member to assure work is completed to meet required turnaround times and delivered to the surgical pathology department.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Skills

Microtomy experience

Education

Associate's degree in science related field

HT(ASCP), HTL(ASCP), MT(ASCP) certification

Job description

Wellstar Health System's AU Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a skilled histology technologist to perform a wide range of immunohistochemical and histological procedures to assist pathologists in diagnoses.

The role emphasizes accurate, timely testing and proper record-keeping, with oversight of students, residents, and fellows in training. Responsibilities include microtomy for H&E, IHC, special stains, and maintaining instrument readiness while ensuring compliance with CAP and CLIA regulations.