Histology Technician Job at ONE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLACE, New Brunswick, NJ

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  • ONE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLACE
  • New Brunswick, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Histology Technician

Location: RWJ - New Brunswick

Department Name: Lab RWJNB

Req #: 0000216897

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $45.46 - $45.46 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Specific Requirements

  • Prepares tissue specimens to be reviewed by pathologist,
  • Embedding, sectioning and routine hematoxylin and eosin staining are performed according to policy and procedure manual,
  • Can produce quality tissue sections of kidney cut at 2 microns,
  • Demonstrates the ability to snap-freeze kidney and muscle tissue,
  • Produce quality frozen section suitable for immunofluorescent staining,
  • Has the ability to dissect both kidney and muscle biopsies for EM studies,
  • Perform immuno fluorescent staining of frozen kidney tissue,
  • Able to perform immunohistochemical staining techniques,
  • Understands the concept of quality control both for positive and negative staining,
  • Able to manage the antibody inventory,
  • Decalcification of all bone specimens, bone marrows and aspiration biopsies is performed so that the specimen can be cut without difficulty to produce a slide adequate for patient diagnosis,
  • Uses special staining techniques when requested,
  • Follows procedures as written in the manual,
  • Quality of finished slides must be acceptable to the pathologist
  • Judgement based on control slides when applicable,
  • Stains are logged in special stain book noting the quality of the stain,
  • Decalcification of all bones and bone marrows so that quality tissue slides can be cut,
  • Maintains accuracy of patient identification
  • Correctly assigns pathology numbers to patients using a computer,
  • Processes specimens so block and slide labels are correct,
  • Files slides and blocks in correct order,
  • Equipment is operated, maintained and repaired according to manufacturer s instructions and manual,
  • Quality control charts documented daily,
  • Preventive maintenance is performed on schedule,
  • Demonstrates cooperation & flexibility on the job as evidenced by the following key performance indicators:
  • Utilizes lulls in the workload to assist other section/department staff in completing their assignments where feasible,
  • Provides break and meal coverage,
  • Adheres to prescribed times for break/meal times,
  • Accepts and performs in a timely and correct manner other duties as assigned,
  • Utilizes proper techniques and abides by safety regulations according to the following indicators:
  • Closely adheres to Universal Precautions, Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazcom protocols and the OSHA Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, All waste is disposed of correctly, Spills are cleaned up immediately in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and MSDS instructions,Supervisor is notified,
  • Insures that gas tanks are secured appropriately,ie, chained or secured holders,
  • Annual safety testing documentation is completed,
  • Communicates and cooperates with supervisor, coworkers and hospital staff,
  • Utilizes good interpersonal skills which include maintaining good working relations with fellow employees,
  • Retains and expands knowledge through continuing education,
  • Attends in-house or outside seminars: reads and reports on journal articles; watches or listens to topics presented on video or audiocassettes,
  • Has demonstrated effort in working towards goals established during the previous performance evaluation,
  • All other duties as assigned,

Job Requirements:

  • 3 years minimum experience as a histo tech is required,


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Daily paid, Hourly pay, Immediate start, Afternoon shift, Shift work,

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