Histotechnologist

Histotechnologist

Emory Medical Laboratory’s mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We are seeking a certified Histotechnologist III who will support Emory Healthcare’s mission of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of excellence, caring, and integrity.

Shift: 3 pm – 11:30 pm

• Comprehensive health benefits that start on day one
• Student loan repayment assistance & reimbursement programs
• Family‑focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more!

• Performs routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment while upholding the values of the organization.
• Provides exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre‑analytical, analytical and post‑analytical processes.
• Serves as a technical resource for less experienced staff and may supervise employees within a section of the department.
• Assists in research projects.
• May accession tissue specimens; prepares routine specimens for fixation in automatic processors.
• Embeds and sections specimens using a microtome.
• Affixes tissue to slides, stains, cover slips, and labels slides.
• Maintains a reference system of control blocks and slides for use in special studies.
• Prepares fixative and staining solutions according to established laboratory procedures.
• May perform frozen section microtomy.
• Operates precision laboratory instruments and scientific equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance according to established procedures and schedules.
• Evaluates new instruments.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues, performs minor repairs, adjustments, or calibrations according to equipment service literature.
• Assists in the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists with monitoring and maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies and chemicals.
• Contacts suppliers to ensure adequate supplies of specific products for emergency and routine use.
• Performs and participates in the review and reporting of quality control activities in the laboratory.
• Takes required precautions to comply with CAP, organizational and other safety standards when working with specimens and laboratory equipment.
• May help maintain Safety Data Sheets.
• May keep productivity records and document specific procedures to support laboratory activities.
• Leads staff and provides input to employee performance; communicates goals and standards.
• Assists with employee scheduling and work assignments.
• Assists in developing, implementing and revising histologic policies and procedures.
• Evaluates reliability of current methodologies; recommends changes to improve current practices.
• Professional development:
  Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
• Attends educational in‑services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High School diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required).
• Five years of relevant experience with supervisory/lead experience preferred.
• Certification as HTL (ASCP) or certification as HT (ASCP).

Physical requirements (Medium):
20‑50 lbs lifting 0‑33 % of the workday (occasionally); 11‑25 lbs 34‑66 % of the workday (frequently); 1‑10 lbs 67‑100 % of the workday (constantly);
Lifting up to 50 lbs maximum;
Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs;
Occasional to frequent standing & walking;
Occasional sitting;
Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing). Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental factors:
Potential exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bio‑hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care/handling injuries, radiation; shift work; travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may vary depending on the work area and tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.