Histotech II in WEST ORANGE, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Histotech II

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: RWJMS Dermatology

Req #: 0000266140

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $34.00 - $45.00 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.

Assists the Pathologist with frozen sections as needed

Files records and specimens

Prepares specimens for dispatch and referral

Assists with other duties in the Pathology department as necessary

Service Excellence

Prepares tissue specimens for pathologic examination by expertly embedding, sectioning, performing routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry and labeling of the specimens

Participates in safety activities and training sessions of the department,

Practices the precepts of Standard Precautions and hazardous Material programs,

Quality

Is directly involved with quality and efficiency issues,

Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on the equipment used in Histology,

Assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor as requested,

Performs and documents quality control measures

Cornerstone TalentSpace

Assists in developing new procedures and evaluating new instrumentation,

Optimizes and validates new antibodies/procedures as needed,

Attends continuing education programs and seminars,

Enters in the computer pathology procedures related to surgical specimens

Is involved in all aspects of Performance Improvement, including collection of data, generating ideas for performance improvement, and follow-up of process changes,