Histology Tech
5 months ago
Montclair, United States
Ardent Health
Full time
Overview Join our team as a day shift , PRN , Pathology Unit Histology Tech in Montclair, NJ.
Fulf illing your purpose begins here:
People First, Always . Here's how we take care of our people:
- Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities.
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
- We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
- Prepare microscopic slides on tissue for diagnostic purposes; includes fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, microtomy, and mounting to include both paraffin processed tissue and frozen sectioning
- Perform histochemical and immunohistochemical stains on a variety of tissues to assist in diagnosis
- Process specimen accessioning to include all manual and computerized data entry
- Prepare and maintains all necessary reagents, including stains, alcohols, and paraffins according to proper specifications
- Maintain laboratory, equipment, and accurate records of quality assurance control; assists with teaching and implementation of new procedures
- Perform disposal of hazardous substances (i.e. formalin and tissue)
- Monitor Morgue Refrigeration alarm
- Perform any and all other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in applied science. In lieu of a degree, 4 or more years of relevant Histology experience may suffice.
- At least 1-2 years' experience as a Histotechnologist if degree requirements met.
- Current and active American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification HT (Histotechnologist) certification/ HTL (Histotechnologist) certification