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Histology Tech

Piedmont Healthcare

Atlanta, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2 days agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Atlanta, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

HT - Histotechnologist - ASCP Certification

Job overview

The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist is responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They also prioritize testing procedures, complete them accurately and timely, and maintain proper records of all tests in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tissue CuttingTissue StainingSurgical Pathology Laboratory ExperienceASCP Histotechnologist Certification

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or GEDOne Year Technical Experience in Surgical Pathology LaboratoryThree Years Experience in Surgical Pathology LaboratoryHT - Histotechnologist - ASCP Certification

Full job description

Overview The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist is responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner and maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations. Responsibilities The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist is responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner and maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations. Qualifications

Education

  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

  • No experience required Recent graduate from an accredited histology program Required or

  • In lieu of degree One (1) year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory Required

  • 3 years experience in a surgical pathology laboratory Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • HT - Histotechnologist - ASCP Certification as a Histotechnologist or Histotechnician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other acceptable agency, according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required or

  • A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologist or technician for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination within 1-1/2 Yrs Required

Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

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