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RWJBarnabas Health Histology Technician in BELLEVILLE, New Jersey
Histology TechnicianReq #:0000156780
Category:Laboratory and Medical Technologist
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department:Lab CMMC
Location:
Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
Job Overview:
Under general supervision, prepares all tissue specimens for examination by the pathologists. This includes grossing, embedding, cutting, staining, and coverslipping. Prepares Gyn and Non-Gyn cytology specimens.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
HT or HTL preferred
6 months histology experience preferred
Scheduling Requirements:
Full Time
Day Shift
Essential Functions:
Assists Pathologists with gross examination of specimens.
Identifies problems that may adversely affect specimen integrity or departmental operations and immediately corrects the problem or notifies appropriate Supervisor.
Keeps the work area clean and well organized.
Maintains daily records of temperatures, solution changes
Performs all other duties as required
Prepares routine and special staining solutions and stains all slides
Preps, processes and stains cytology specimens for Pathologist examination
Transports, receives and accessions human tissue or other Pathology specimens after verifying identity on requisition and specimen container.
Safely disposes of potentially toxic chemicals used in processing or staining.
Utilizes computer system fully to order, result & monitor departmentactivities.
Utilizes CoPath Pathology Network for all processes involving daily workload recording, accessioning cases inquiry.
Utilizes tissue processor and embeds specimens.
Prepares and processes frozen section for rapid diagnosis
Maintains order of blocks, slides, paperwork and requests.
Coverslips and labels slides accurately.
Cuts finished paraffin block on rotary microtome to obtain thin section mounted on a slide.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer