Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Histotechnician is responsible for processing histological (tissue) specimens according to prescribed techniques.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Histotechnician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Cuts tissue into ribbon sections using the microtome in a timely manner.

• Gross small biopsy specimens as needed.

• Mounts tissue sections and prepares slides for microscopic examination.

• Prepares and stains slides according to established procedures for histochemical stains and immunohistochemical stains as requested.

• Responds to Frozen section room for frozen sections as needed.

• Fixes selected specimens as approved by pathologist

• Reports to supervisor promptly when supplies are needed.

• Accepts surgical specimens according to established procedures.

• Prepares tissue from surgical and autopsy specimens for dehydration and embedding into paraffin blocks.

• Performs all system functions necessary to achieve the timely reporting of results.

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of a CAHEA accredited histotechnology program or Associate's degree with emphasis in biology and chemistry within 1 year of hire.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• 3 or more years experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• ASCP eligible.

• HT certification eligible.

Contacts:

• All HUMC personnel.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 160 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Job ID 2024-155168

Department HUMC All Other Lab

Site Hackensack University Med Cntr

Job Location US-NJ-Hackensack

Position Type Full Time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week 40

Shift Day

Shift Hours Day

Weekend Work No Weekends Required

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work No Holidays Required