Histologic Technologist - Histology - FT - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Health Science
HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician or HT(ASCP)-P - Histotechnician - Provisional (1-1/2 Yrs) within 2 years
HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), MT (ASCP), or QIHC (Obtain within 18 months of hire if not certified at time of hire) within 1-1/2 Yrs Required
Associate's degree in science related field required.
Minimum 4 years clinical or research laboratory setting, or HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), MT (ASCP) certification at time of hire. Required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in microtomy is a plus.
Minimum 4 years Histology Preferred

Responsibilities

Perform microtomy for routine H&E stains, frozen sections, special stains, IF, neuromuscular, Mohs, and IHC testing.
Performs special stains, IHC, IF, neuromuscular and various manual stains.
Correctly orients and embeds tissue into paraffin blocks. Capable of embedding multiple tissue sections on the same plane within one cassette.
Operates and performs maintenance on various instruments in the laboratory.
Maintains adequate supplies replacing them prior to expiration date.
Proficient understanding of the CAP checklist. Insures compliance with CLIA 88 and CAP regulations.
Works efficiently as a team member to assure work is completed to meet required turnaround times and delivered to the surgical pathology department.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.