Histotechnologist

Emory•Atlanta, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking a certified Histotechnologist III who will support Emory Healthcare’s mission of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of excellence, caring, and integrity. Performs routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment while upholding the values of the organization. This includes providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the preanalytical, analytical and post analytical processes. Serves as a technical resource for less experienced staff and may supervise employees within a section of the department. Assists in research projects.

Requirements

High School diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Five years of relevant experience with supervisor/lead experience preferred.
Certification as HTL (ASCP) or certification as HT(ASCP).

Responsibilities

May accession tissue specimens; prepares routine specimens for fixation in automatic processors.
Embeds and sections specimens using a microtome.
Affixes tissue to slides, stains, cover slips, and labels slides.
Maintains a reference system of control blocks and slides for use in special studies.
Prepares fixative and staining solutions according to established laboratory procedures.
May perform frozen section microtomy.
Operates precision laboratory instruments and scientific equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance according to established procedures and schedules.
Evaluates new instruments.
Troubleshoots equipment issues, performs minor repairs, adjustments, or calibrations according to equipment service literature.
Assists in the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
Assists with monitoring and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
Contacts suppliers to ensure adequate supplies of specific products for emergency and routine use.
Performs and participates in the review and reporting of quality control activities in the laboratory.
Takes required precautions to comply with CAP, organizational and other safety standards when working with specimens and laboratory equipment.
May help maintain Safety Data Sheets.
May keep productivity records and document specific procedures to support laboratory activities.
Leads staff and provides input to employee performance; communicates goals and standards.
Assists with employee scheduling and work assignments.
Assists in developing, implementing and revising histologic policies and procedures.
Evaluates reliability of current methodologies; recommends changes to improve current practices.
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Performs other related duties as required.