[Histonet] Histotech II-Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, GA

[Pam DeFazio]

*Job Description: *

Summary:
Accurately registers and accessions specimens into the information system
and resolves specimen integrity and identification issues. Responsible for
the proper control and processing of tissue and fluid specimens. Performs
routine and specialized histology/cytology techniques and staining;
troubleshoots and resolves stain performance. Performs all routine and
unscheduled maintenance and operation of automated Histology equipment,
facilitates repair, and uninterrupted section operation; Completes clerical
tasks in the Histology section.



*Skills or Responsibilities required by position:  *

Responsibilities:
Able to embed and perform microtomy on all tissue specimen types. Able to
properly process all fluid types for cytologic examination. Operates
biomedical instrumentation and equipment, troubleshoots, and resolves
problems. Organizes workload and information efficiently. Strong verbal,
written, and interpersonal skills. Able to perform day to day section
responsibilities and tasks independently and resolve problems. Works
successfully as part of a team to provide section coverage and to manage a
dynamic workload. Efficiently uses information systems.



*License or Credentials required by position:*



 Education: High School Diploma
Hours:  3:30pm- 12:00


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