Histo Tech

Prime Healthcare; Lake Arrowhead (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Histotechnician to join our pathology team in New Jersey. You will prepare specimens for histologic evaluation, perform routine and special stains, and maintain histology equipment under supervision of the Laboratory Director or designee.

Minimum 1 year of Histotechnician experience required; HT/ASCP certification preferred. This full-time, day-shift position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of Histotechnician experience required (non-certified).
• Certified Histotechnician (HT/ASCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for microscopic evaluation by the Pathologist using microtomy, special staining, histochemistry, and related techniques.
• Process, cut, and embed tissue and body fluid samples.
• Perform routine and special staining procedures.
• Possess knowledge of immunohistochemical staining procedures when applicable.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment.
• Maintain manuals, logs and files for the department.
• Other tasks as assigned by department manager/director.

Skills

Histotechnician experience

Immunohistochemistry

Histology equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

HT/ASCP certification preferred

Tools

Microtomy techniques

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Responsibilities

• Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by the Laboratory Director or licensed designee (Business and Professions Code 1269).
• The duties of the Histotechnician consist of but are not limited to, 1) preparation of specimens for microscopic evaluation by the Pathologist through the use of a microtomy, special staining, histochemistry, and other appropriate techniques in accordance with the Pathology policy and procedures.
• must be versed in a range of procedures including processing, cutting, embedding of all types of tissue and body fluid samples.
• the performance of routine and special staining procedures.
• knowledge of immunohistochemical staining procedures if applicable to job duties.
• use and maintenance of histology equipment.
• maintenance of manuals, logs and files appropriate to the department.
• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Histotechnician (Non-Certified) required.
• Certified Histotechnician (HT/ASCP) - preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• many more voluntary benefit options

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $21.00 to $31.55. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf