Histology Technologist
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Overview

The Histology Technologist is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Evening Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Histology Technologist:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Kennestone Hospital

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites 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.
• 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 Copath 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.
• 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.
• Required for All Jobs
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• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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• Qualifications
  Required Minimum Education
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• Associate's Degree (Applicants with an HT certification obtained prior to 2017 do not require an Associates Degree). Required and
• Active employees working as a Histology Tech in WellStar as of 10/15/20 will be grandfathered into this position. Required
• Required Minimum Experience
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• Minimum 1 year Preferred
• Required Minimum Skills
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• Histology training, histochemistry, Immunohistochemistry skills, Histology Safety Regulatory knowledge, Anatomical Pathology computer training.
• Must have absolute integrity in the tasks performed and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
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• Histotechnician 1.00 Required 1.00
• Additional Licenses and Certifications
  

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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 worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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