Histotechnologist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Professional Development: 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.

Requirements

High School diploma
Certification as HTL (ASCP) or certification as HT(ASCP)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Five years of relevant experience
Supervisor/lead experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs routine or complex histologic procedures
Provides and demonstrates exemplary customer service skills
Serves as a technical resource for less experienced staff
May supervise employees within a section of the department
Assists in research projects
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
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
Performs and participates in the review and reporting of quality control activities
Takes required precautions to comply with CAP, organizational and other safety standards
May help maintain Safety Data Sheets
May keep productivity records and document specific procedures
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
Performs other related duties as required