Pathology Lab Support Technician: Specimens & Diagnostics

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System seeks a Pathology Support Tech to assist Pathologists with diagnostic procedures, manage specimen accessioning and labeling, and ensure proper transport and handling of specimens.

The role involves preparing stains and solutions, staining slides for pathologists, and assisting with FNA and frozen sections, while maintaining equipment and performing quality control and inventory management in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with HIS and LIS software systems.

Responsibilities

• Specimen handling, accessioning, labeling, and transport.
• Prepare solutions, stains, and reagents for rapid diagnoses.
• Slide staining for pathologists and assistance with FNA and frozen sections.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Follow quality control policies and document calibrations and maintenance.
• Manage inventory and rotate stock to ensure availability and compliance.
• Assist with training of team members and students.
• Adhere to Atlantic Health safety procedures.

Job description

Atlantic Health System seeks a Pathology Support Tech to assist Pathologists with diagnostic procedures, manage specimen accessioning and labeling, and ensure proper transport and handling of specimens.

The role involves preparing stains and solutions, staining slides for pathologists, and assisting with FNA and frozen sections, while maintaining equipment and performing quality control and inventory management in a safety-conscious environment.