Histology Tech

About the role

Experience the advantages of real career change at Piedmont, where you'll 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

• Cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review
• Prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner
• 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 for 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
• Three (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