Histology Technician Job at ClinLab Staffing, Eatontown, NJ

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  • ClinLab Staffing
  • Eatontown, NJ

Job Description

Histology Technician – Eatontown, NJ

Job Summary:

Prepare histology slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.

Essential Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepares sections of human tissue for microscope examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin section of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosins stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures.
  • Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.
  • Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
  • May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslips to slides.
  • Accessions, scan and processes respiratory and GI film array cases.
  • Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
  • Files, retrieves, and distributes blocks, slides, and pathology reports.
  • Operates and cleans laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments and workstation.
  • Disposes of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality.
  • Complies with all States, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, policies, and procedural manuals.
  • Adherence to CAP, CLIA, States Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Licensure/Certification

  • Associate degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing.
  • State licensure, if applicable.
  • Certified or eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) highly preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of CLIA regulations regarding proficiency testing, quality assurance and quality control.
  • Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, and testing to monitor control checks.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
  • Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
  • Skill in using computer programs and applications.
  • Skill in performing a full range of laboratory test and operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
  • Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.

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