The role involves processing surgical and autopsy specimens to prepare microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes, including performing special stains and Immunohistochemistry. Responsibilities also include embedding tissue samples, cutting ultra-thin sections, and performing, reviewing, and documenting quality control procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least one year of full-time histology experience in an accredited laboratory within the last five years. Required education is a Baccalaureate (BS) or Associate's (AS) degree with specific credit hours in biology and chemistry, or graduation from an approved Histotechnology Program or HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility.
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Location
Voorhees - 100
Bowman
Drive
Remote
Type:
On-Site
Employment
Type:
Employee
Employment
Classification:
Per
Diem
Time
Type:
Part time
Work
Shift: 1st
Shift (United
States of
America)
Total
Weekly
Hours: 0
Additional
Locations:
Job
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Prescription insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave
Supplemental life insurance
Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Health flexible spending accounts
403(b)
Colleague life insurance
Dependent life insurance
Supplemental AD&D insurance
Information:
Histotechnician or
Histotechnologist
Per
Diem at
Voorhees
Summary: Processes surgical and autopsy specimens. Prepares microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes. Performs diagnostic testing including special stains and Immunohistochemistry. Examines slides microscopically to ensure preparation meets laboratory quality requirements.
Position
Responsibilities: Embeds tissue samples in paraffin correctly identifying type of tissue as well as normal and abnormal tissue components. Cuts tissue in ultra thin sections modifying technique based on tissue type. Performs routine, special and Immunohistochemical staining procedures. Understands the basic principles of immunology as they relate to problem solving and unexpected test results Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special processing, selects correct protocol based on physician orders. Correlates laboratory tests to disease processes and understands basic physiology required to recognize appropriate test selection. Performs, reviews, and documents quality control according to established policies and procedures. Evaluates data and investigates problems. Takes corrective action according to predetermined criteria or refers problem to the appropriate manager.
Position
Qualifications
Required
Experience
Required: 1 year of full time histology experience in an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
Required
Education: Baccalaureate (BS) or Associate's (AS) degree with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry
Training/Certifications/Licensure: Graduation from an approved Histotechnology Program or HT (ASCP) certification required or registry eligible.
Hourly Rate
$40.25 Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.
