Technologist - Histology - 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Histology Technologist to develop and modify histologic techniques, oversee support staff, and serve as a resource on specialized procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing specimens, staining and mounting slides, operating and maintaining lab equipment, embedding surgical tissue, and performing tissue processing and immunohistochemistry.

Qualifications

• Licensure or certifications: ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
• Medical Technology training through an accredited school.
• Successful completion of approved examination or Bachelors degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversees routine operations of the Histology department.
• Embedding and microtomy of surgical specimens with proper orientation.
• Tissue processing, including overnight programs and reagent changes.
• Perform special stains, immunohistochemistry, and frozen sections according to protocols.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment when needed.

Skills

Histology techniques

Staff supervision

Equipment operation

Laboratory testing

Education

Medical Technology training

ASCP/NCA/AMT certification

Tools

Cryostat

Microtome

Staining equipment

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role: Job Summary

Develops and modifies histologic techniques and procedures. Oversees and instructs support staff. Serves as a source of information on specialized histologic techniques and equipment operation. Performs laboratory tests and procedures in histology. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment. Prepares specimens for analysis and diagnosis. Stains and mounts slides. Performs additional functions incidental to laboratory activities.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

Educational Requirements: Technologist should have Medical Technology training through an accredited school and successful completion of examination approved from one the following agencies (ASCP, NCA, AAB and HEW) or Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum Experience: Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience: Three (3) years experience.

Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Embedding of surgical specimens

Microtomy of surgical specimens

Tissue Processing

Special Stains & Immunohistochemistry

Frozen Sections

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Oversees routine operations of the Histology department. Instructs staff in histologic techniques as necessary. Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

Embedding and microtomy of surgical specimens. Embeds multiple pieces in same block arranging tissue in a parallel line to the longer axis of the mold. Arranges tissue in center of mold using the appropriate orientation dependent on tissue type ( skin, tubular specimens, bone). Faces block and cuts sections at appropriate thickness without loss of tissue. Cuts multiple sections in a smooth ribbon without holes, chatter or undulations.

Tissue processing. Understands basic operations and different programs. Is able to run a standard overnight program. Demonstrates how to change processing reagents and paraffin baths. Performs routine maintenance and daily cleaning.

Special stains and immunohistochemistry. Locates and maintains control slides for each stain ordered. Uses proper equipment for each staining technique. Follows correct protocol of stain ordered by pathologist. Follows proper storage requirements for all reagents.

Frozen Sections. Fills out frozen section record sheet. Labels slides and containers appropriately (patient name & or assigned accession number). Stains sections correctly following the rapid H&E guidelines. Cleans cryostat after each frozen.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time

Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65%% of time

Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%

Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%

Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do.

Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.