Histology Technologist
Company: RWJBarnabas Health
Location: Trenton
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Histology Technologist
Req #: 0000146149
Category: Laboratory and Medical Technologist
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Lab RWJHH
Location:
SBC Corporation,
1 Hamilton Health Pl, Trenton, NJ 08690
Job Title: Histology Tech
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Req#: 0000146149
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Department name: Lab RWJHH Job Overview: Primary Function:
Processes, embeds, sections and stains surgical pathology materials
to assist the pathologist in making diagnostic recommendations.
Processes routine surgical pathology specimens from login thru
slide filing and charge issuance. Assists in the preparation of
stat frozen sections. Prepares and verifies special stains.
Prepares reagents and maintains equipment in good operating
condition. Performs all QC & QA as dictated by accreditation
agencies. Maintains an adequate supplies inventory. Reviews and
updates policies and procedures biennially. Applies the knowledge
and skills necessary to assess data reflective of each patient's
status and provide the care appropriate to the age of the patients
served, ie., infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- One (1) year internship in a histology program or equivalent
work experience Scheduling Requirements:
- Full Time
- Day Shift
- 6:00am-2:30pm, M-F Essential Functions:
- Maintains positive specimen ID from OR to Lab thru the
transport, order entry, gross dissection, microtomy, embedding,
staining, report generation, block and slide filing processes.
(100% compliance required.)
- Prepares slides for pathologist review and interpretation
within departmental timelines in an efficient and cost effective
manner on a daily basis.
- Provides specimen pickup throughout the facility per
departmental and pathologist timelines to expedite the gross
dissection and transcription of the pathology interpretation.
- Prepares frozen section specimens within departmental
timelines. (First slide set available by 0830 hours. Specimen
pickups three or more times per day. Frozen section responsiveness
is 15 minutes)
- Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs histology equipment with
supervisory oversight per departmental and manufacturers
specifications.
- Reviews, updates and corrects all QC, QA, PM and repair records
required by accreditation agencies (CAP, AABB, JC and State of New
Jersey) to insure full compliance and accreditation.
- Prepares timely reagent and supply orders, coordinates repairs
and staffing coverage. (Less than 2 rush orders per month.)
- Manages specimen storage area to minimize clutter and spill
hazards from stored specimens. Handles and discards waste xylene
and formaldehyde according to departmental procedures. Keeps work
areas clean and free of clutter. (Discards specimens at-least
monthly.)
- Demonstrates a proactive work ethic and promote teamwork by
assisting coworkers wherever and whenever possible to complete the
patient workload efficiently.
- Accurately inputs patients, test orders, results and physicians
into the LIS for testing.
- Verifies orders , testing and reporting to exceed customer
service expectations . (98% accuracy required.)
- Assist with patient phlebotomy and specimen accessioning as
needed to expedite testing.
- Mentor students and new employees and serve as a role model for
coworkers. Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our
market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive
benefits and resources to support our employees physical,
emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC,
Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health
is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable
manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every
member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of
creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one
community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New
Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient
care, education, and research to address both the clinical and
social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly
make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.
From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating
educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly
benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of
residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination
for treating complex health conditions or improving community
health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity
Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: RWJBarnabas Health, Trenton , Histology Technologist, Other , Trenton, New Jersey
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