Histotechnologist

Company: Capital Health US
Location: Trenton
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

REQ#: 2798Prepares for all phases of routine surgical pathology specimens for microscopic diagnosis, including processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining and frozen sectioning.Determines the adequacy of routine and special stains including immunohistochemical stains according to departmental protocols.Receives, accessions and prepares cytopathology specimens for processing.Performs a variety of special histochemical and immunohistochemical stains according to departmental protocol.Keeps manual and/or computerized records accurate and current for quality control and equipment maintenance. Performs routine maintenance on equipment as recommended by the manufacturer.Advises supervisor of supply needs and reagents out-dates. Performs departmental inventory. Orders supplies.Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory or related field.American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histotechnician (HT) certification required.One year experience as a Histotechnologist in a clinical setting.Familiarity with personal computers.Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects, Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Taste or Smell Continuous physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Furthermore, Capital Health is a mandatory Influenza and Covid-19 vaccination facility.Capital Health will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during the application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft.

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