Histologic Technologist

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.•Mableton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wellstar, the mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served. The organization prides itself on being an example of what's possible when professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in healthcare and people's lives. The Histologic Technologist position operates under the general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager or General Lab Management, and direct supervision of the Histotechnology Supervisor or Lab Manager within the Wellstar Health System Laboratory. This role is responsible for the complete preparation of all routine surgicals and autopsy tissues, including frozen sections, sendout procedures, processing, cutting, staining, and coverslipping. The technologist also performs cytology preparation, histochemistry, and immunohistochemistry, which includes antibody optimizing and validation. Key aspects of the role involve having general knowledge of techniques, principles, instrumentation, and troubleshooting abilities. Additionally, the Histologic Technologist confirms and distributes completed surgical cases and reports, handles clerical duties such as filing and retrieving tumor and consult requests, and must possess full knowledge of regulatory policies.

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.
Histology training.
Histochemistry skills.
Immunohistochemistry skills.
Histology Safety Regulatory knowledge.
Anatomical Pathology computer training.
Must have absolute integrity in the tasks performed.
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year experience

Responsibilities

Embed all processed surgical tissue with quality and accuracy.
Verify 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.
Perform all recuts and histochemistry accurately and efficiently.
Perform 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.
Perform 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.