Histotechnologist, Full Time Evenings, ACL

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Histotechnologist in Anatomic Pathology. This critical role involves performing essential microtomy and staining procedures to prepare surgical specimens for diagnosis. You will utilize advanced technologies and work closely with Pathologists to ensure high-quality slide production. Your expertise will help maintain laboratory standards and compliance with regulations, contributing to patient care. If you're passionate about histotechnology and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Responsible for performing routine microtomy and staining of surgical specimens.
• Maintains the integrity of tissue through all phases in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Performs histological procedures for microscopic diagnosis.
• Ensures compliance with local, federal, and CAP regulations.

Skills

Microtomy

Tissue Staining

Immunohistochemistry

Quality Control

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Histotechnology or related field

Tools

Microtome

Automated Staining Equipment

Paraffin Embedding System

Job description

Job Description:

The Histotechnologist – Anatomic Pathology is responsible for performing all routine microtomy and staining of surgical specimens, including IHC and special stains. Prepares tissues for microscopic diagnosis by a Pathologist utilizing a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated technologies. Responsible for maintaining the integrity of tissue through the pre-analytic to post-analytic phase in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory. Responsible for producing slides of good to superior quality and works closely with the Pathologist to provide slides in an efficient and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs STAT and routine histological procedures (preparation, processing, and/or staining of patient tissues) prior to the microscopic study and diagnosis by the Pathologist.
• Processes and embeds tissue in paraffin and cuts paraffin blocks using microtomes at correct setting determined for individual tissue types.
• Ensures proper tissue processing
• Involved in maintenance of all laboratory equipment
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures, prepares stains and solutions, stains prepared tissue by using routine, special and immunohistochemical staining processes.
• Coverslips and evaluates microscopically the quality of stains and sections.
• Performs complex histologic procedures and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Performs immunohistochemical, immunofluorescence, special stains, and frozen section studies.
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Obtains and validate tissue used in special stains
• Ensures all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met
• Prepares and maintains slides, solutions, and hazardous chemicals for recycling.
• Maintains equipment for proper functioning, quality control and supply inventories.
• Maintains supplies and ensures clean work environment according to hospital's standard and approved protocols.
• Participates in inter-shift coverage for time off, emergencies and holidays.
• Prepares slides and blocks maintaining patient identification according to lab practices.
• Contributes to monthly Quality Assurance to be maintained for the department.
• Accurately match and label specimen container with requisition for surgical number.
• Accurately correlate cassettes with surgical number.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by Management