Overview

Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to TRANSFORM HEALTH AND HEALING by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. Emory Medical Laboratory supports the EMORY HEALTHCARE missions of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of:

• EXCELLENCE: in technology and consultative services,
• CARING: by staff and faculty for those we serve, and
• INTEGRITY: in our interactions with customers, colleagues, and ourselves.

Description

Shift: 7AM - 3:30PM

• Performs routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment while upholding the values of the organization.
• 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.
• Assists in developing, implementing and revising histologic policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred High School diploma.
• Certification as HT(ASCP) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, with a minimum of two (2) years' experience, or certification as HTL(ASCP) or HTL-eligible by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists with no experience.
• Certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

Histotechnologist II, Salary: $24.40 - $54.59/hour

• The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.
• This position is eligible for shift differentials.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; 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 work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure 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, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.