3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.·Roswell, Georgia
Responsible for the complete preparation of routine surgical and autopsy tissues, including processing, cutting, staining, and coverslipping. Performs specialized procedures such as immunohistochemistry and manages quality control and equipment maintenance.
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager or General Lab Management, Wellstar Health System Laboratory and direct supervision of the Histotechnology Supervisor or Lab Manager, the Histologic Technologist is responsible for the complete preparation of all routine surgicals, autopsy tissues including frozen section, sendout procedures, processing, cutting, staining and coverslipping. Also performs cytology preparation, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry (Antibody optimizing and validation) and have general knowledge of techniques, principles, instrumentation and troubleshooting abilities. Confirms and distribute completed surgical cases and reports, some clerical duties involving filing, retrieving tumor and consult requests, and have full knowledge of regulatory policies. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: SURGICAL AND AUTOSPY TISSUE EMBEDDING AND CUTTING:
Embed all processed surgical tissue with quality and accuracy.
Verifies the identification of specimen blocks corresponds with the surgical grossing report.
Cut and stain routine H&E slides, label each slide with correct patient identifier and attach patient report
Check each report verifying the slides match the dictation and deliver to the pathologist. SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
Performs all recuts and histochemistry accurately and efficiently.
Performs all immunohistochemistry stains with full knowledge of the automated instrument and have sound troubleshooting ability. Perform titration, optimization and validations on new antibodies and new lot numbers.
Verify all immunohistochemistry and histochemistry stains worked as expected.
Separate, verify and distribute completed test orders to the requesting pathologist.
Possess sound judgement in daily departmental functions and ability to work independently. PATHOLOGY COMPUTER, PRINCIPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION:
Knowledge of all instrumentation and how to troubleshoot.
Pull request logs for immunohistochemistry, histochemistry, recuts, and sendouts in the Pathology computer system.
Enter sendout test charges as well as Intraoperative consultation charges.
Have complete understanding and knowledge of Copath histology billing which includes but not limited to Frozen Section, OR Consult, Immunohistochemistry, Histochemistry, etc. QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
Document and resolve any quality control and assurance issues and inform supervisor.
Performs maintenance check on department equipment and document accordingly.
Print patient reports and prepared Reference lab requisitions to send out for consultation accurately.
Have a basic knowledge of cost management involving reagents, and efficiency, without compromising patient quality. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General Accredited Program Health Science Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician or HT(ASCP)-P - Histotechnician - Provisional (1-1/2 Yrs) within 2 years Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year experience as a Histologic Technologist Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Histology training, histochemistry, Immunohistochemistry skills, Histology Safety Regulatory knowledge, Anatomical Pathology computer training. Must have absolute integrity in the tasks performed and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Histologic Technologist. Must hold or obtain HT(ASCP) or HT(ASCP)-P certification within two years of hire.
Market context
In Georgia, PRN Histologic Technologist openings are often driven by lab coverage needs and variable patient volume, so employers typically look for candidates who can step in with limited orientation. These roles can be competitive because they require HT(ASCP) or HT(ASCP)-P certification plus at least one year of histology experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your certification status and be ready to note your experience with tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
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