Histotechnologist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory is seeking a certified Histotechnologist II to support Emory Healthcare’s mission of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of excellence, caring, and integrity. This role involves performing routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment, while upholding organizational values and providing exemplary customer service throughout the preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes. Emory Healthcare offers comprehensive benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship, and leadership programs to support professional growth. All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Certification as HT(ASCP) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, with a minimum of two (2) years' 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

Performs routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment while upholding the values of the organization.
Provides and demonstrates exemplary customer service skills throughout the preanalytical, analytical and post analytical processes.
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.
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.
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 keep productivity records and document specific procedures to support laboratory activities.
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.