Emory Healthcare
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$34 - $40 / HOUR
Performs routine and complex histologic procedures, including tissue embedding, sectioning, and staining to assist in patient diagnosis. Maintains laboratory equipment, monitors inventory, and ensures compliance with safety and quality control standards.
Requires a High School diploma and certification as an HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP). Candidates must have at least two years of experience if holding HT(ASCP) certification, or no experience if holding HTL(ASCP) certification.
Overview 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 certified 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.
Performs routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment while upholding the values of the organization. This includes providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the preanalytical, analytical and post analytical processes. 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. Operates precision laboratory instruments and scientific equipment. Performs preventive maintenance according to established procedures and schedules. Troubleshoots equipment issues, performs minor repairs, adjustments, or calibrations according to equipment service literature. Assists in the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures. 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. Takes required precautions to comply with CAP, organizational and other safety standards when working with specimens and laboratory equipment. May keep productivity records and document specific procedures to support laboratory activities. Assists in developing, implementing and revising histologic policies and procedures. Evaluates reliability of current methodologies; recommends changes to improve current practices. Professional Development: Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate. Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Performs other related duties as required.
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-by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists with no experience. Certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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