Histology Technician

Hunterdon Healthcare; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in northwest New Jersey is seeking a skilled Histology Technician. The role involves preparing histologic slides for examination by the Mohs Surgeon, ensuring quality control, and operating laboratory equipment. Candidates should have relevant education and experience in histology. Join a dedicated team committed to quality health services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Histology Technician or 1 year training under a registered Histology Technologist.
• Completion of histology technician school or 3 years experience as a Mohs Histology Technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high quality histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Operates laboratory equipment and performs maintenance of histology equipment.
• Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.

Skills

Personnel skills

Basic Microsoft Office

Google

LIS computer skills

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary
Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by
the Mohs Surgeon. 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 Responsibilities

1. Prepares (embed and cut) high quality histologic slides quickly and accurately from tissue
sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Mohs Surgeon.

2. Prepares high quality sections of tissue for immediate examination, using rapid tissue
processing plus frozen sections techniques to freeze, cut, mount, and stain tissue specimens
received from surgery.

3. Skillfully operates laboratory equipment used to process specimens, and perform daily
and weekly maintenance of histology equipment.

4. Prepares slides of specimens using special and immunochemical stains, using appropriate
controls and achieving high quality results.

5. Examines slides under microscope to make sure tissue preparation meets laboratory
requirements.

6. Prepares specimens, slides, or blocks to send to reference laboratory for specialized
testing and studies.

7. Performs quality control testing and reagents and antibodies for immunochemical staining

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one year training under the direction of a registered Histology Technologist.

Must possess at least an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, or at least 60 semester hours of higher education, including at least 24 semester hours that are science-based.

Preferred:

Associate degree in Histo Technology from an accredited school

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

Completion of histology technician school or three (3) years experience as a Mohs Histology Technician

Preferred:

None

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

None

Preferred:

Certificate in Histo Technology from an accredited school and ASCP registry in Histo-Technology (HT)

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

Required:

Basic Microsoft Office, Google, and LIS computer skills. Personnel skills.

About the company

Hunterdon Healthcare is committed to providing a full range of quality health and medical services that respond to the needs of the northwest New Jersey community.