Histology Technologist

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000173909
Category: Laboratory and Medical Technologist
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Lab RWJSH

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 1 year full-time experience in Histopathology working under the direction of a Board certified anatomic pathologist.
• Should have ASCP Histo-tech certification.

Preferred:
AA/AS preferred

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Full Time
• Day Shift

• All histology (to include the gross room) laboratory Q.C. functions are performed daily with zero instances of non-compliance.
• Assist residents to select proper stains in accordance with type of embedding material used and steps involved, in bringing out certain elements as required for diagnosis.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency evaluating old and new antibodies for immunohistochemistry staining. Adheres to policies and procedures recommended by the Chairman of the Department of Pathology
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the orientation and sectioning of the different fresh tissues specimens submitted for frozen section examination. Is able to perform basic troubleshooting in a case by case basis
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in tissue fixation and processing utilizing the policies and procedures recommended by the Chairman of the Department of Pathology
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency on histochemistry staining (enzymes or hematological stains).