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Job Summary: Uses histological techniques to prepare tissue sections for examination and diagnosis by Pathologists.

Department: Laboratory - Histology 
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Full-Time 

Shift: Day
Hours: M-F/9:30am-5:30pm (Rotating Weekends)

Job Essentials: The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements and competencies.

1. Uses laboratory equipment to process tissue.  Cuts thin histological sections and mounts tissue sections on glass microscope slides. Fixes, stains and cover slips slides.
2. Demonstrates tissue elements by routine staining with qualitative values.
3. Demonstrates complex tissue elements by using various special stains.
4. Prepares frozen sections for Pathologists’ immediate review using a cryostat.
5. Prepares X-rays on tissue when necessary.
6. Carries out maintenance on instruments.  Changes solutions and stains as needed.
7. Prepares staining solutions.
8. Carries out quality control procedures.
9. Logs patient specimens in logbook accurately and legibly.  Makes sure all work is completed within turn-around time guidelines.
10. Uses hospital computer to register specimens, order tests and place charges.
11. Demonstrates skill and accuracy in labeling slides and containers, and completing all paperwork necessary for tissue preparation.
12. Prepares tissue and paperwork for reference laboratories.
13. Evaluates problems and alerts supervisor as necessary.
14. Files tissue blocks and slides for future retrieval.
15. Maintains a high level of quality and safety.  Disposes waste products according to hospital standards.
16. Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.
17. Meets regulatory and annual health assessment requirements.
18. Displays a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community.
19. Maintains high standards of service excellence in all interactions with patients, physicians, other departments and co-workers.
20. Performs other duties as required by department
21. Ability to perform complex histological techniques in a high pace environment.

Education Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some College preferred.