Pathology Support Technician, Full Time Days, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a Pathology Support Tech to ensure proper preparation, labeling, transport of specimens, and support Pathologists with diagnostic procedures such as frozen sections. Under supervision, you maintain equipment, inventory and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, accessioning, stain prep, FNA assistance, operation and troubleshooting of lab equipment, quality control, and training of team members.

Qualifications

• Proficient in handling, labeling and transporting pathology specimens.
• Proficient with HIS and LIS software systems.
• Prepare solutions, stains and reagents for rapid diagnoses.
• Assist Pathologists with FNA and frozen section procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment according to SOPs.
• Adhere to quality control policies and maintain calibration records.
• Manage inventory and monitor supply expiration dates.
• Assist with training of team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, label, and transport pathology specimens.
• Assist in specimen preparation for analysis, including fixation and staining.
• Prepare grossing area for Pathologists and support slide preparation.
• Assist Pathologists with FNA and frozen section procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot technical equipment.
• Document calibrations, maintenance, and quality control activities.
• Rotate stock and monitor supply expiration dates.
• Provide training support to team members and students.

Skills

Specimen handling

Laboratory support

FNA assistance

Stain preparation

Quality control

Tools

HIS software

LIS software

Job description

Under supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Pathology Support Tech ensures proper preparation, handling, labeling, and transport of specimens; maintains equipment and inventory; and assists Pathologists with diagnostic procedures such as frozen sections. Upholds accuracy, safety, and compliance with medical, ethical, and legal standards.

• Specimen Handling and Accessioning: Receives, documents, and labels pathology specimens. Assists in specimen preparation for analysis, including fixation and staining. Ensures proper storage and transport per protocols.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
• Technical & Laboratory Support: Prepare solutions, stains, and reagents for rapid diagnoses. Slide staining (Touch/squash preps and Diff Quick) for Pathologists. Assist Pathologist with Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) and frozen section procedures. Preparation of grossing area for Pathologists.
• Equipment Operation: Operates, maintains and troubleshoots all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
• Quality Control: Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory by rotating stock and checking supply expiration dates to ensure availability and compliance.
• Training: Assists with training of team members and students.
• Safety: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.