Histology tech - PRN

Vitruvian Health • Dalton, GA

23h

About The Position

Prepares histological specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist and performs routine and special histology stains daily. Maintains equipment and may provide approved educational instruction to others in the work setting. Follows safety and infection control regulations and policies. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including understanding age-dependent expected values and assessing data in relation to patients’ age-specific needs.

The role is exposed to normal clinical laboratory hazards, including disease-bearing specimens, toxic chemicals, and hazardous waste. Lifting, bending, walking, sitting, standing, and stooping are required. Work is performed under time and workload constraints.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved School of Histology program, or an associate degree with on-the-job training in a histology laboratory.
• ASCP certification or equivalent, or eligibility for certification, as required by GDHR; certification must be maintained throughout employment at Hamilton Medical Center.
• Must meet requirements set by the State of Georgia.
• High school graduation and two subsequent years of pertinent laboratory experience in a clinical laboratory of a hospital, health department, university, or independent clinical laboratory, as specified in the posting.
• Recent graduation from an approved School of Histology or equivalent on-the-job training is accepted.
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to distinguish sounds across a low-to-high range to assure proper operation of clinical equipment.
• Ability to communicate with healthcare providers by telephone to obtain or give information critical to patient care.
• Basic mathematical, problem-solving, and color-discrimination skills.
• Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of patients’ age-appropriate needs.
• Ability to select appropriate instrumentation and supplies for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Ability to perform lifting, bending, walking, sitting, standing, and stooping.
• Ability to work under time constraints and workload stress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare histological specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist.
• Perform routine and special histology stains daily.
• Maintain equipment.
• Provide approved educational instruction to others in the work setting.
• Follow safety and infection control regulations and policies.
• Apply age-specific knowledge and skills when providing care and assessing patient data.
• Select instrumentation and supplies appropriate to the age group of the patient served.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree