Histotechnologist

Emory•Decatur, GA

20d

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory seeks a certified Histotechnologist II to support Emory Healthcare’s clinical care, education, and research mission, 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 post-analytical processes. The position may involve accessioning tissue specimens; preparing specimens for fixation; embedding and sectioning specimens; affixing, staining, covering, and labeling slides; maintaining reference control blocks and slides; and preparing fixative and staining solutions. The Histotechnologist operates and maintains laboratory instruments, troubleshoots equipment, assists with quality control, inventory, policies, and procedures, and follows applicable safety standards. Professional development includes working with a manager on a development plan, attending educational in-services, and participating in professional activities and organizations. This is a part-time position for 16 hours, working 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The posting states that all levels of experience and education will be considered, subject to the listed minimum qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Certification as HT(ASCP) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and 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.
ASCP certification is required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment.
Provide exemplary customer service throughout preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.
Accession tissue specimens and prepare routine specimens for fixation in automatic processors, as applicable.
Embed and section specimens using a microtome; affix tissue to slides, stain, cover-slip, and label slides.
Maintain reference control blocks and slides for special studies.
Prepare fixative and staining solutions according to established laboratory procedures.
Perform frozen section microtomy, as applicable.
Operate precision laboratory instruments and scientific equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment; conduct minor repairs, adjustments, or calibrations according to equipment service literature.
Assist with formulating, developing, implementing, and revising departmental histologic policies and procedures.
Assist with monitoring and maintaining laboratory supply and chemical inventories.
Perform and participate in review and reporting of laboratory quality control activities.
Follow CAP, organizational, and other safety standards when handling specimens and laboratory equipment.
Keep productivity records and document procedures to support laboratory activities, as applicable.
Evaluate the reliability of current methodologies and recommend improvements.
Work with a manager to formulate a professional development plan; attend educational in-services and participate in professional activities and organizations.
Perform other related duties as required.