Technologist - Histology - 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Northeast Georgia Health System • Gainesville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Develops and modifies histologic techniques and procedures. Oversees and instructs support staff. Serves as a source of information on specialized histologic techniques and equipment operation. Performs laboratory tests and procedures in histology. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment. Prepares specimens for analysis and diagnosis. Stains and mounts slides. Performs additional functions incidental to laboratory activities.

Requirements

• ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
• Medical Technology training through an accredited school and successful completion of examination approved from one the following agencies (ASCP, NCA, AAB and HEW) or Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Embedding of surgical specimens
• Microtomy of surgical specimens
• Tissue Processing
• Special Stains & Immunohistochemistry
• Frozen Sections
• Three (3) years experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees routine operations of the Histology department.
• Instructs staff in histologic techniques as necessary.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Embedding and microtomy of surgical specimens. Embeds multiple pieces in same block arranging tissue in a parallel line to the longer axis of the mold. Arranges tissue in center of mold using the appropriate orientation dependent on tissue type ( skin, tubular specimens, bone). Faces block and cuts sections at appropriate thickness without loss of tissue. Cuts multiple sections in a smooth ribbon without holes, chatter or undulations.
• Tissue processing. Understands basic operations and different programs. Is able to run a standard overnight program. Demonstrates how to change processing reagents and paraffin baths. Performs routine maintenance and daily cleaning.
• Special stains and immunohistochemistry. Locates and maintains control slides for each stain ordered. Uses proper equipment for each staining technique. Follows correct protocol of stain ordered by pathologist. Follows proper storage requirements for all reagents.
• Frozen Sections. Fills out frozen section record sheet. Labels slides and containers appropriately (patient name &/or assigned accession number). Stains sections correctly following the rapid H&E guidelines. Cleans cryostat after each frozen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level