Responsible for the complete preparation of routine surgical and autopsy tissues, including processing, cutting, staining, and coverslipping. The role also involves performing immunohistochemistry, managing quality logs, and serving as a technical resource for other staff.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience as a Histologic Technologist. Candidates must hold or obtain HT(ASCP) or HT(ASCP)-P certification within two years of hire.
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager or General Lab Management, Wellstar Health System Laboratory and direct supervision of the Histotechnology Supervisor or Lab Manager, the Histologic Technologist II is responsible for the complete preparation of all routine surgicals, autopsy tissues including frozen section, sendout procedures, processing, cutting, staining and coverslipping. Also performs cytology preparation, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry (Antibody optimizing and validation) and have general knowledge of techniques, principles, instrumentation and troubleshooting abilities. Confirms and distribute completed surgical cases and reports, some clerical duties involving filing, retrieving tumor and consult requests, and have full knowledge of regulatory policies. The Histotech II is fully proficient in their area of expertise, and will serve as a resource for others in all areas or as a Key Operator / Subject Matter Expert in their assigned area. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: SURGICAL AND AUTOSPY TISSUE EMBEDDING AND CUTTING:
Embed all processed surgical tissue with quality and accuracy.
Verifies the identification of specimen blocks corresponds with the surgical grossing report.
Cut and stain routine H&E slides, label each slide with correct patient identifier and attach patient report
Check each report verifying the slides match the dictation and deliver to the pathologist. SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
Performs all recuts and histochemistry accurately and efficiently.
Performs all immunohistochemistry stains with full knowledge of the automated instrument and have sound troubleshooting ability. Perform titration, optimization and validations on new antibodies and new lot numbers.
Verify all immunohistochemistry and histochemistry stains worked as expected.
Separate, verify and distribute completed test orders to the requesting pathologist.
Possess sound judgement in daily departmental functions and ability to work independently.
Performs duties of supervisor in their absence.
Resolves Issues, serves as technical resource for others, trains new employees.
Assists with CAP readiness
Maintains quality logs and reports. PATHOLOGY COMPUTER, PRINCIPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION:
Knowledge of all instrumentation and how to troubleshoot.
Pull request logs for immunohistochemistry, histochemistry, recuts, and sendouts in the Pathology computer system.
Enter sendout test charges as well as Intraoperative consultation charges.
Have complete understanding and knowledge of Epic Beaker histology billing which includes but not limited to Frozen Section, OR Consult, Immunohistochemistry, Histochemistry, etc. QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
Document and resolve any quality control and assurance issues and inform supervisor.
Performs maintenance check on department equipment and document accordingly.
Print patient reports and prepared Reference lab requisitions to send out for consultation accurately.
Have a basic knowledge of cost management involving reagents, and efficiency, without compromising patient quality. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Health Science Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician or HT(ASCP)-P - Histotechnician - Provisional (1-1/2 Yrs) within 2 years Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years experience as a Histologic Technologist Required Required Minimum Skills: Histology training, histochemistry, Immunohistochemistry skills, Histology Safety Regulatory knowledge, Anatomical Pathology computer training. High Must have absolute integrity in the tasks performed and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision. High Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.
