Histotech Per Diem / Voorhees

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Voorhees Township is seeking a Per Diem Histotechnician or Histotechnologist to process surgical and autopsy specimens, prepare microscopic slides, and perform diagnostic testing. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of full-time histology experience, along with a Baccalaureate or Associate's degree and certification. Responsibilities include embedding tissue samples, performing immunohistochemical staining, and ensuring compliance with laboratory quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time histology experience in an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
• Graduation from an approved Histotechnology Program or HT (ASCP) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Embeds tissue samples in paraffin, identifying tissue types.
• Cuts tissue in ultra-thin sections, adjusting technique as needed.
• Performs routine, special, and Immunohistochemical staining procedures.
• Prepares tissue specimens selecting correct protocols based on orders.
• Evaluates quality control data and investigates problems.

Skills

Quality control evaluation

Immunohistochemical staining

Tissue preparation and embedding

Problem-solving

Education

Baccalaureate (BS) or Associate's (AS) degree

Job description

Summary

Processes surgical and autopsy specimens. Prepares microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes. Performs diagnostic testing including special stains and Immunohistochemistry. Examines slides microscopically to ensure preparation meets laboratory quality requirements.

Position

Histotechnician or Histotechnologist — Per Diem at Voorhees

Position Responsibilities

• Embeds tissue samples in paraffin correctly identifying type of tissue as well as normal and abnormal tissue components.
• Cuts tissue in ultra thin sections modifying technique based on tissue type.
• Performs routine, special and Immunohistochemical staining procedures. Understands the basic principles of immunology as they relate to problem solving and unexpected test results.
• Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special processing, selects correct protocol based on physician orders. Correlates laboratory tests to disease processes and understands basic physiology required to recognize appropriate test selection.
• Performs, reviews, and documents quality control according to established policies and procedures. Evaluates data and investigates problems. Takes corrective action according to predetermined criteria or refers problem to the appropriate manager.

Position Qualifications

• Experience Required: 1 year of full time histology experience in an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
• Required Education: Baccalaureate (BS) or Associate's (AS) degree with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry
• Training/Certifications/Licensure: Graduation from an approved Histotechnology Program or HT (ASCP) certification required or registry eligible.