Histology Technician

Hunterdon Health Care System; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Histology Technician to prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination, including rapid tissue processing and frozen sections. You will embed, cut, mount, and stain slides, ensuring high-quality results for pathologists.

Responsibilities include operating histology equipment, performing maintenance, and preparing specimens for reference labs. Requires HS diploma, ASCP eligibility, and 3+ years hospital histology experience is preferred but not

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Certificate in Histology Technology from an accredited school.
• Must be ASCP eligible.
• At least one year as a Histology Technician in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares (embeds and cuts) high-quality histologic slides quickly and accurately from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist.
• 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.
• Skillfully operates laboratory equipment used to process specimens, and performs daily and weekly maintenance of histology equipment.
• Prepares slides of specimens using special and immunohistochemical stains, using appropriate controls and achieving high quality results.
• Examines slides under the microscope to make sure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements
• Prepares specimens, slides, or blocks to send to a reference laboratory for specialized testing and studies.
• Performs quality control testing of reagents and antibodies for immunochemical staining procedures and other classes of stains.
• Picks up and accessions specimens for gross examination by a pathologist.
• May be required to assist with cytology specimen collection and sending out.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certificate in Histology Technology

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a 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 Responsibilities

1. Prepares (embeds and cuts) high-quality histologic slides quickly and accurately from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a 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 the microscope to make sure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements




6. Prepares specimens, slides, or blocks to send to a 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 a pathologist.




9. May be required to assist with cytology specimen collection and sending out.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred: Certificate in Histo Technology from an accredited school

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

Required:

3 years hospital Histology Technician experience if High School Diploma or Equivalent. Previous work experience is not required for Certified Histology Techs from an accredited school.

Must be ASCP eligible.

Preferred:

At least one year as a Histology Technician in a hospital setting and completion of histology technician school

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

ASCP Histo-Technology (HT) certification within 1 year of hire

Preferred:

Current ASCP Histo-Technology (HT) certification

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Basic Microsoft Office, Google, and LIS computer skills. Interpersonal skills and able to work well with others..

Preferred:

None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include, but not be limited to, medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).