Histologic Technologist

Wellstar Health System • Austell, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Wellstar, the mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served. Wellstar is a shining example of what's possible when professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in healthcare and people's lives. 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. The role also involves cytology preparation, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry (Antibody optimizing and validation), and requires general knowledge of techniques, principles, instrumentation, and troubleshooting abilities. The technologist confirms and distributes completed surgical cases and reports, performs some clerical duties involving filing, retrieving tumor and consult requests, and must have full knowledge of regulatory policies. Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, with over 24,000 team members, nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care and an inclusive culture, and has been featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Applicants with an HT certification obtained prior to 2017 do not require an Associates Degree)
• Active employees working as a Histotechnologist in WellStar as of 10/15/20 will be grandfathered into this position
• Histotechnician certification within 1-1/2 Yrs
• Minimum 1 year experience
• Histology training
• Histochemistry skills
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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

Benefits

• Support to do more meaningful work and enjoy a more rewarding life
• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care and inclusive culture
• Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list
• Featured on Seramount 100 Best Companies list
• Fosters a culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees