Histotech II

RWJBarnabas Health; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Histotech II for daytime coverage in the RWJMS Dermatology department. This per diem, hourly position supports pathology and histology workflows at Rutgers University Medical Group location in New Jersey.

Responsibilities include assisting pathologists, preparing specimens, maintaining records, and contributing to quality control and safety programs within the department.

Qualifications

• Assists the Pathologist with frozen sections as needed
• Files records and specimens
• Prepares specimens for dispatch and referral

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pathologist with frozen sections as needed
• Files records and specimens
• Prepares tissue specimens for pathologic examination by embedding, sectioning, staining, and labeling
• Participates in safety activities and training in the department
• Performs and documents quality control measures

Skills

Histology techniques

Quality control

Documentation

Job description

Histotech II

Req #: 0000266140

Category: Laboratory

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department: RWJMS Dermatology

Pay Range: $34.75 - $45.06 per hour

Location:

95 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052

Job Title: Histotech II

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: RWJMS Dermatology

Req #: 0000266140

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $34.00 - $45.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Assists the Pathologist with frozen sections as needed

Files records and specimens

Prepares specimens for dispatch and referral

Assists with other duties in the Pathology department as necessary

Service Excellence

Prepares tissue specimens for pathologic examination by expertly embedding, sectioning, performing routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry and labeling of the specimens

Participates in safety activities and training sessions of the department,

Practices the precepts of Standard Precautions and hazardous Material programs,

Quality

Is directly involved with quality and efficiency issues,

Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on the equipment used in Histology,

Assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor as requested,

Performs and documents quality control measures

Cornerstone TalentSpace

Assists in developing new procedures and evaluating new instrumentation,

Optimizes and validates new antibodies/procedures as needed,

Attends continuing education programs and seminars,

Enters in the computer pathology procedures related to surgical specimens

Is involved in all aspects of Performance Improvement, including collection of data, generating ideas for performance improvement, and follow-up of process changes,

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer