Histology tech - PRN

Vitruvian Health • Dalton, GA

2d

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. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including understanding age-dependent expected values and assessing data in relation to patients’ age-specific needs.

The role works in a clinical laboratory and involves exposure to disease-bearing specimens, toxic chemicals, and hazardous waste. Lifting, bending, walking, sitting, standing, and stooping are required. The position works under time constraints and workload stress.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved School of Histology program, or hold an Associate Degree with on-the-job training in a histology laboratory.
• Hold ASCP certification or equivalent, be eligible for certification, or meet applicable GDHR requirements; certification must be maintained throughout employment at Hamilton Medical Center, and State of Georgia requirements must be met.
• Alternatively, have graduated from high school and subsequently obtained two years of pertinent laboratory experience in a clinical laboratory at a hospital, health department, university, or independent clinical laboratory.
• 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 low-to-high ranges 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 based on patients’ age-appropriate needs.
• 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, as capable.
• Follow safety and infection-control regulations and policies.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and age-specific needs of patients served.
• Select appropriate instrumentation and supplies for the age group of the patient served.

What This Job Offers

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