Histotechnologist / Immunohistochemistry

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Shift: 6:00am 2:30pm Monday - Friday

Emory Medical Laboratorys mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality cost-effective innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. Were seeking a Histotechnologist III who will support Emory Healthcares mission of clinical care education and research by demonstrating the core values of excellence caring and integrity. This individual:

• Performs routine or complex histologic procedures to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment while upholding the values of the organization.
• Dedicated to sectioning recuts and pulling unstained slides specific to Immunohistochemistry (IHC) stain requests maintaining control blocks/slide inventory for IHC stains and running IHC stains via automated instrumentation.
• 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 the formulation and revision of departmental policies and procedures.
• Leads staff and provides input to employee performance; communicates goals and standards.
• Assists in developing implementing and revising histologic policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience Needed:

• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) experience

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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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.