About this opportunity
Piedmont Healthcare lists this Histology Tech opportunity in fortson, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview:
When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong 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
Worksite address
fortson, GA, 31808, US
Who can apply
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