Histotechnologist / PRN

Emory Healthcare; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Histotechnologist II to perform histologic procedures, assist physicians in diagnosis, and maintain laboratory standards. The role requires a high school diploma and relevant certification, contributing to patient care and research.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Qualifications

• Certification as HT(ASCP) with 2 years experience or HTL-eligible.
• Certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine or complex histologic procedures.
• Accession tissue specimens and prepares routine specimens.
• Maintains a reference system of control blocks and slides.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Overview

Be inspired.Be rewarded. Belong.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
• And more

Description

Shift: PRN, 3am start time, Monday - Friday (shift may end between 9am - 11am, varying upon workload)

Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking a Histotechnologist II who will support Emory Healthcare’s mission of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of excellence, caring, and integrity. This individual:

• Performs routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment while upholding the values of the organization.
• May accession tissue specimens; prepares routine specimens for fixation in automatic processors.
• Embeds and sections specimens using a microtome.
• Affixes tissue to slides, stains, cover slips, and labels slides.
• Maintains a reference system of control blocks and slides for use in special studies.
• Prepares fixative and staining solutions according to established laboratory procedures.
• May perform frozen section microtomy.
• Assists with monitoring and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
• Performs and participates in the review and reporting of quality control activities in the laboratory.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma.
• Certification as HT(ASCP) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, with a minimum of two (2) years' experience, or certification as HTL(ASCP) or HTL-eligible by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists with no experience.
• Certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.