Histotechnologist

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

9d•$34 - $40

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory is seeking a certified Histotechnologist to support Emory Healthcare’s mission of clinical care, education, and research while demonstrating excellence, caring, and integrity. The role performs routine and complex histologic procedures that assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment, and provides exemplary customer service throughout preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical processes. The position is part time, 16 hours per week, with a Saturday–Sunday schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting, subject to the stated minimum qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Certification as HT(ASCP) with at least two years of experience, or certification as HTL(ASCP) or HTL by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists with no experience.
Certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment.
Provide exemplary customer service throughout preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical processes.
May accession tissue specimens and prepare routine specimens for fixation in automatic processors.
Embed and section specimens using a microtome; affix tissue to slides, stain, coverslip, and label slides.
Maintain a reference system of control blocks and slides for special studies.
Prepare fixative and staining solutions according to established laboratory procedures.
May perform frozen-section microtomy.
Operate precision laboratory instruments and scientific equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance according to established procedures and schedules.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor repairs, adjustments, or calibrations according to equipment service literature.
Assist with formulating and revising departmental and histologic policies and procedures.
Assist with monitoring and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
Perform and participate in the review and reporting of laboratory quality-control activities.
Take required precautions to comply with CAP, organizational, and other safety standards when working with specimens and laboratory equipment.
May keep productivity records and document procedures supporting laboratory activities.
Evaluate the reliability of current methodologies and recommend changes to improve practices.
Work with the manager to formulate a professional-development plan, attend appropriate educational in-services, and participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain current knowledge.
Perform other related duties as required.