Histology Technician Per Diem

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Jersey seeks a Histology Technician Per Diem to process specimens, prepare and stain slides, and maintain accurate records in a laboratory setting. The ideal candidate should have one year of approved Histology program training and be eligible for ASCP Histology registry. Responsibilities also include following safety protocols and participating in continuing education and training new staff. This role requires strong attention to detail and compliance with laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and maintain equipment according to departmental procedures.
• Embed and cut processed tissue samples; prepare and stain slides accurately.
• Maintain daily reports and ensure a clean work area.

Skills

Histology program training

Quality control

Laboratory safety protocols

Education

One year training in approved Histology program

ASCP Histology registry eligibility

Job description

Lab Surgical

The Histology Technician Per Diem will:

Job Responsibilities

• Process all specimens
  • Set up tissue processor in predetermined sequence in accordance with established Department procedures.
  • Replace chemicals on a regular basis in accordance with established Department procedures.
  • Set instruments for defined timing sequence as observed by actual time out in the A.M. in accordance with established Department procedures.
  • Maintain familiarity with procedure/policy for referred biopsy specimens.
• Embed processed tissue samples
  • Prepare molds for tissue samples in accordance with established Department procedures.
  • Embed tissue samples in accordance with established Department procedures.
• Cut, mount, stain and label slides and match to corresponding requisition form
  • Prepare and mount wrinkle‑free sections.
  • Cut sections of four to five (4-5) micron thickness.
  • Deparafinize sections completely.
  • Change all staining solutions and prepare special stains as needed.
  • Perform a wide variety of special stains.
  • Check Q.C. slides/special stain slides for adequacy of staining properties.
  • Perform special stains within established timeframe.
• Maintain daily reports
  • Record number of blocks per day as evidenced by daily inspection of log book.
  • Record number of slides per day as evidenced by daily inspection of log book.
  • Record number of Special Stains per day as evidenced by daily inspection of log book.
• Store files and blocks
  • Accurately file slides and blocks in strict numerical order.
• Maintain equipment and Quality Control
  • Record temperature on tissue processor on a daily basis.
  • Record temperatures of water and paraffin baths on a daily basis.
• Attend and participate in continuing education in‑services
  • Attend and participate in all mandatory in‑service seminars.
  • Attend and participate in continuing education seminars as scheduled.
• Participate in training and instructing Residents and new employees
  • Train and instruct Residents and new employees in response to Department needs.
• Maintain an orderly and efficient work area
  • Conform to safety protocols as outlined in the safety and chemical hygiene plans.
  • Demonstrate good laboratory hygiene according to departmental policy with no more than two documented instances of non‑compliance.
  • Conform to laboratory dress code.
  • Participate in yearly formaldehyde/kylene badge checks.

Requirements

• One year training in approved Histology program.
• Eligible for ASCP Histology registry/equivalent training and experience required.

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