Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Location
Covington, Georgia
The Histotechnician is responsible for cutting, staining, and preparing tissue samples for pathologist review. They must also prioritize testing procedures and maintain accurate records in accordance with established policies and regulations.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and possess ASCP certification as a Histotechnologist or Histotechnician. Recent graduates from an accredited histology program are required, or one year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory.
The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist is responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner and maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.
Education H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Work Experience No experience required Recent graduate from an accredited histology program Required or In lieu of degree One (1) year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory Required 3 years experience in a surgical pathology laboratory Preferred Licenses and Certifications HT - Histotechnologist - ASCP Certification as a Histotechnologist or Histotechnician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other acceptable agency, according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required or A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologist or technician for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination within 1-1/2 Yrs Required Business
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