Histology Technologist, ACL Full Time
Company: Atlantic Health System
Location: Morristown
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Responsible for examining and preparing histologic slides from
tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient
diagnosis.
Principal Accountabilities:
Uses rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to
freeze, cut, mount, and stain tissue specimen received from
surgery, biopsy, and anatomical tissues upon preparation of
sections of human or animal tissue for immediate examination.
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and
infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by
Pathologist.
Maintains/prepares instruments fior use.
Prepares slides of specimens, using specified stain, to enhance
visibility under microscope.
Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets
laboratory requirements.
Performs complex histologic procedures and analyzes and corrects
problems using scientific principles.
May study slides under microscope to detect deviations from norm
and report abnormalities for further study.
May supervise activities of laboratory personnel.
Ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
Ensures proper tissue processing
Embeds processed tissue in paraffin
Performs microtomy of embedded tissue
Prepares slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
Performs cover slipping of stained slides either manually or
automated
Prepares solutions and reagents for special stain procedures
Obtains and validate tissue used in special stains
Performs all special stain procedures
May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures - May obtain
and validate control material used in IHC procedures
May perform IHC testing 2
Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests 2
Provides training and guidance to students and lab aides 2
Ensures all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance
standards are met 2
Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP
regulations 2
Other relevant duties as assigned
Required:
HS graduate/GED
Completion of courses for Histology technician or equivalent
Preferred:
HT(ASCP) certification preferred
Minimum 1 year. HT experience
ABOUT US
At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest
quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and
at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect,
development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team
members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the
leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our
facilities and sites of care include:
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers
affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable
Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we
are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have
provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are
just a few of our accolades:
100 Best Companies to Work For - and FORTUNE - magazine for 15
years
Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital
Review
Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America
(WELCOA)
One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to
Work - and FORTUNE - magazine
One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work -
and FORTUNE - magazine
Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
NJ Sustainable Business
Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in
cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics,
gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and
urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50
Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one
of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on
Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America".
In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety
grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest
five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in
Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from
the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that
provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also
designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College
of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity
employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore
abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from
discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe
benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects
of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation),
national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or
veteran status.
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