Hunterdon Health Care System
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus - New hires onlyPosition SummaryPrepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologist.
Prepares tissue for immediate examination using rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount, and stain tissue specimens received from surgery.
Primary Position Responsibilities1.
Prepares (embed and cut) high quality histologic slides quickly and accurately from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologist.
2.
Prepares high quality sections of tissue for immediate examination, using rapid tissue processing plus frozen section techniques to freeze, cut, mount, and stain tissue specimens received from surgery.
3.
Skillfully operates laboratory equipment used to process specimens, and performs daily and weekly maintenance of histology equipment.
4.
Prepares slides of specimens using special and immunohistochemical stains, using appropriate controls and achieving high quality results.
5.
Examines slides under microscope to make sure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements6.
Prepares specimens, slides, or blocks to send to reference laboratory for specialized testing and studies.
7.
Performs quality control testing of reagents and antibodies for immunochemical staining procedures and other classes of stains.
8.
Picks up and accessions specimens for gross examination by pathologist.
9.
May be required to assist in cytology specimen collection and sendout.
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)Laboratory Administration, pathologists, nursing staff, hospital administration, other hospital support staff.
Reporting RelationshipsReports to (position):
Direct:
Histology SupervisorIndirect:
PathologistsSupervises (position(s):
NoneQualificationsMinimum Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or EquivalentPreferred:
Certificate in Histo Technology from an accredited schoolMinimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
3 years hospital Histology Technician experience if High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Prior work experience not required for Certificate as a HT from an accredited school.
Must be ASCP eligiblePreferred:
At least one year as a Histology Technician in a hospital setting and completion of histology technician schoolLicense, Registry or Certification:
Required:
ASCP Histo-Technology (HT) certification within 1 year of hirePreferred:
Current ASCP Histo-Technology (HT) certificationKnowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Basic Microsoft Office, Google, and LIS computer skills.
Personnel skills.
Preferred:
NonePI240488339About the Company:
Hunterdon Health Care System.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Prepares tissue for immediate examination using rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount, and stain tissue specimens received from surgery.
Primary Position Responsibilities1.
Prepares (embed and cut) high quality histologic slides quickly and accurately from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologist.
2.
Prepares high quality sections of tissue for immediate examination, using rapid tissue processing plus frozen section techniques to freeze, cut, mount, and stain tissue specimens received from surgery.
3.
Skillfully operates laboratory equipment used to process specimens, and performs daily and weekly maintenance of histology equipment.
4.
Prepares slides of specimens using special and immunohistochemical stains, using appropriate controls and achieving high quality results.
5.
Examines slides under microscope to make sure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements6.
Prepares specimens, slides, or blocks to send to reference laboratory for specialized testing and studies.
7.
Performs quality control testing of reagents and antibodies for immunochemical staining procedures and other classes of stains.
8.
Picks up and accessions specimens for gross examination by pathologist.
9.
May be required to assist in cytology specimen collection and sendout.
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)Laboratory Administration, pathologists, nursing staff, hospital administration, other hospital support staff.
Reporting RelationshipsReports to (position):
Direct:
Histology SupervisorIndirect:
PathologistsSupervises (position(s):
NoneQualificationsMinimum Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or EquivalentPreferred:
Certificate in Histo Technology from an accredited schoolMinimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
3 years hospital Histology Technician experience if High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Prior work experience not required for Certificate as a HT from an accredited school.
Must be ASCP eligiblePreferred:
At least one year as a Histology Technician in a hospital setting and completion of histology technician schoolLicense, Registry or Certification:
Required:
ASCP Histo-Technology (HT) certification within 1 year of hirePreferred:
Current ASCP Histo-Technology (HT) certificationKnowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Basic Microsoft Office, Google, and LIS computer skills.
Personnel skills.
Preferred:
NonePI240488339About the Company:
Hunterdon Health Care System.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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