Histology Technician

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 :

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.

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