Histology Technologist - IRP - James Laboratory Support Services

Histology Technologist - IRP – James Laboratory Support Services Department: James | Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza Lab Scope of Position The Histology Technologist 2 - IRP provides histological services to the dermatology department physicians performing MOHS surgeries. The Histology Technologist 2 - IRP will also provide support to the Histology laboratory located within the division of Surgical Pathology. The Histology Technologist 2 – IRP will be responsible for processes involving tissue embedding, sorting, cutting, and staining slides of tissue samples for diagnosis by physicians and surgical pathologists. This staff member reports to the Director of the Dermatology Department Lab and to the James Clinical Laboratory Manager. The James Dermatology Lab is staffed Monday through Friday as needed to provide services for Mohs surgeries as scheduled. The Histology Technologist 2 – IRP would provide services as needed to fill vacancies on clinic days and/or large cases where an additional Histotechnologist is needed. Position Summary The Histology Technologist 2 - IRP provides histological services to the Dermatology Departments and to the main Histology Lab. This position is responsible for ensuring that Mohs tissue specimens are optimally processed, oriented, and embedded appropriately (according to tissue type) during MOHS procedures. In Histology, the Technologist prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human tissue for evaluation. Additional duties involve general paperwork, equipment maintenance, assisting with quality control and assurance metrics, procedural audits, accreditation preparation, training and troubleshoot both mechanical and human errors and/or malfunctions. Minimum Qualifications HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification preferred. OR a baccalaureate degree with a combination of 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry. OR an associate degree, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry. Mohs experience preferred. Ongoing: Maintains HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) registry status OR obtains certification within two years of hire; meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions. Career Roadmap Function: Clinical Labs Subfunction: Histology Band: Clinical Level C2 Additional Information Location: Morehouse Medical Plaza - Tower (0881) Position Type: Intermittent Scheduled Hours: 0.2 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Equal Opportunity Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr