Histologic Technologist 2 - FT/6a-2:30p/M-F - North Fulton

Job Summary Under general supervision of the Histology/Cytology Manager or General Lab Management and direct supervision of the Histotechnology Supervisor or Lab Manager, the Histologic TechnologistII is responsible for complete preparation of all routine surgical, autopsy tissues—including frozen section, sendout procedures, processing, cutting, staining, and coverslipping. The role also performs cytology preparation, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry (antibody optimizing and validation), and has general knowledge of techniques, principles, instrumentation, and troubleshooting abilities. The candidate confirms and distributes completed surgical cases and reports, performs clerical duties involving filing, retrieving tumor and consult requests, and maintains full knowledge of regulatory policies. The HistotechII is fully proficient in their area of expertise, serves as a resource for others, and may act as a Key Operator / Subject Matter Expert in the assigned area. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Surgical and Autopsy Tissue Embedding and Cutting Embed all processed surgical tissue with quality and accuracy. Verify 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. Special Procedures Perform all recuts and histochemistry accurately and efficiently. Perform 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 judgment in daily departmental functions and ability to work independently. Perform duties of supervisor in their absence. Resolve issues, serve as technical resource for others, and train new employees. Assist with CAP readiness. Maintain quality logs and reports. 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 Epic Beaker histology billing, including frozen section, OR consult, immunohistochemistry, histochemistry, etc. Quality Management Document and resolve any quality control and assurance issues and inform supervisor. Perform maintenance checks on department equipment and document accordingly. Print patient reports and prepare reference lab requisitions to send out for consultation accurately. Have a basic knowledge of cost management involving reagents and efficiency, without compromising patient quality. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Minimum Education High School Diploma General or GED; General or Accredited Program Health Science. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician or HT(ASCP)-P - Histotechnician - Provisional (1-1/2 Yrs) within 2 years. All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Required Minimum Experience Minimum 3 years experience as a Histologic Technologist. Required Minimum Skills Histology training Histochemistry Immunohistochemistry skills Histology safety regulatory knowledge Anatomical pathology computer training Qualifications High integrity in tasks performed and ability to work independently or with minimal supervision. #J-18808-Ljbffr 3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.