Histotechnician

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health's Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon, GA is seeking a Histotechnician AHN to prepare, cut, and stain tissue slides for diagnostic procedures under supervision of a Senior Technologist.

Responsibilities include performing histology procedures, maintaining records, handling frozen sections, and assisting pathologists in gross pathology. Requires high school diploma or GED and histology program completion; ASCP certification or eligibility within six months is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School or GED diploma.
• Must have completed an approved histological technique program or equivalent.
• Certification as Histologic Technician by ASCP or eligible within six months.
• Must be able to work under intense mental concentration and use good judgment.
• Ability to accept non-routine shifts as department needs require.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, embed, cut and stain slides from surgical and autopsy material.
• Process and evaluate histological procedures and maintain records.
• Prepare slides for immunoperoxidase stains and run routine stains.
• Assist pathologists in gross pathology exams and specimen collection.
• Operate and maintain LIS and histology equipment; ensure QC/QA.

Skills

Intense concentration

Good judgment

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school or GED

Histology program

Tools

LIS system

Job description

Department

60527 Navicent Health Medical Center - Anatomic Pathology

Department

60527 Navicent Health Medical Center - Anatomic Pathology

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday (rotating holidays as needed)

3 AM - 11 AM

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

\"This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.\" Based on eligibility.

Job Summary

Collects and prepares specimens for testing procedures. Prepares, embeds, cuts and stains microscopic slides from surgery and autopsy specimens for examinations under the supervision of a Senior Technologist.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs and evaluates other histological procedures.
• Prepare microscope slides from surgical and autopsy material, embedding, cutting and staining
• Performs and evaluates other Histo. Procedures
• Performs and maintains adequate specimen records
• Preparation and evaluation of routine and special stains
• Filing of slides and paraffin blocks
• Prepares slides for immunoperoxidase stains
• Assists in renal biopsy procedures
• Recording of blocks, slides and stains
• Maintains work area
• Organizes work effectively
• Interdepartmental communications
• Productivity
• Processes frozen sections from surgical and autopsy material.
• Processes frozen sections from surgical and autopsy material.
• Prepare, cut and stain frozen sections
• Assists Pathologist in gross pathology examination of surgical specimens, collection of specimens as needed.
• Assists in specimen collection as needed
• Assists Pathologist in gross pathology exams of surgical specimens
• Participates in QA activities, appropriate continuing education programs
• Participates in at least minimum continued education requirements
• Participates in supply management of section
• Participates in QC/QA functions for histological procedure
• Record / maintain QC records
• Helps to maintain chemical inventory and storage of chemicals needed for section and lab. Prepares solutions and stains for processing and follows safety procedures.
• Prepares solutions and special stains
• Supports and maintains a positive work environment following all hospital and department policies
• Maintains confidentiality
• Utilizes proper safety equipment
• Maintains equipment, knowledgeable of LIS system.
• Assists in operation and maintenance of equipment
• Instrument operation and maintenance

Certification Required

Certification as Histologic Technician by ASCP Board or eligible. Must obtain within six months from date of hire.

Education Required

Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Must have successfully completed an approved program in histological technique or equivalent.

Work Experience Required

None required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Must be able to work under intense mental concentration or stress and utilize good judgment when making decisions. Job duties are such that quality of patient care is directly dependent upon correct performance. Must be able to accept other than routine scheduled shifts as departmental need requires.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours). Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics. Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Histotechnician AHN