Pathology Support Technician, Per Diem, Morristown, NJ

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

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.
• Detail-oriented: Maintains accuracy in daily tasks.
• Organized: Manages workload efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Effective communicator: Communicates clearly with Practitioners, Clinicians, Pathologists, patients, Team Members, and other departments.
• Critical thinker: Uses sound judgment to assess situations and make decisions.
• Collaborative: Builds positive working relationships and contributes to a supportive team environment.
• Adaptable: Responds well to changing priorities and situations.