Piedmont Healthcare

Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care

Histology Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeColumbus, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
A recent graduate of an accredited histology program is required, or, in lieu of the degree, one year of technical experience in a surgical pathology laboratory is required.
Certification as a Histotechnologist or Histotechnician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or another acceptable agency, in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Health healthcare facility clinical laboratory regulations, is required upon hire; alternatively, a person who recently moved to Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as a technologist or technician for up to 18 months to complete an approved qualifying examination.

Responsibilities

Cut, stain, and prepare tissue samples for pathologist review.
Prioritize testing procedures and complete them accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records of all tests in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

Three years of experience in a surgical pathology laboratory is preferred.

Overview

Title: Histology Tech, PRN

Location: Columbus, Georgia

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Columbus Midtown

About the Company

Piedmont Healthcare

Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care

Piedmont Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities across Georgia. It delivers medical services through 27 hospitals, 113 urgent-care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices, and related clinics, serving more than 4.5 million patients with online scheduling and virtual visits. As a private, not-for-profit system, Piedmont coordinates care across its integrated network to provide safe, affordable, high-quality care close to home. It engages in community health and philanthropy, supported by more than 12,000 donors and a workforce of over 47,000 caregivers. Piedmont’s goal is to make healthcare easy to access and convenient for Georgians while maintaining a focus on community impact and patient experience.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1905

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