Histology Assistant, Toms River, NJ Job at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ

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  • Community Medical Center
  • Toms River, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Histology Assistant, Toms River, NJ

Location: Barnabas Health Corp

Department: Lab CMC

Req#: 0000200372

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $19.84 - $23.85 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

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 Overview:

Assist pathologist during the gross processing of surgical specimens. Using frozen section technique prepare slides for the pathologist to view for rapid diagnosis. Enters patient and specimen information into Pathology and Hospital Information Systems. Assist technologists in the embedding, coverslipping and labeling of surgical and autopsy tissue slides.

Qualifications:
Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Preferred:

  • Classes in biology and related sciences preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Day Shift
  • Full-Time

Essential Functions:

  • Assists Histology with storage and discard of specimens, blocks and slides.
  • Assists the pathologist and/or medical examiner in performing autopsy procedures.
  • Discards hazardous waste as required; informs appropriate parties when waste removal is required.
  • Maintains Frozen section staining set-up.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly autopsy suite.
  • Must have good reasoning ability.
  • Must have the ability to organize work and to meet deadlines.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned or directed within scope of department needs and capabilities.
  • Performs maintenance of tissue processing instrument.
  • Performs rapid H & E and Diff-quik staining on tissue specimen slides.
  • Prepares specimens by Frozen Section technique.
  • Prepares tissue specimens for gross examination.
  • Responsible for entering patient and specimen information into the Pathology Information system.
  • Responsible for entering patient charges into Hospital Information system.
  • Responsible for labeling all specimens collected during autopsy procedures and completing the corresponding forms, records and logs.
  • Responsible for procurement of specimens from the OR, Special Purpose, and Same Day Surgery areas of the hospital.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of equipment in the autopsy suite, submits hardware to Central Supply for cleaning and sterilization as required; submits scissors for sharpening as needed.
  • Verifies specimen identification by comparing the labeled specimen containers to the requisition and transmittals.
  • Verifies that required information has been provided on the requisition and that the specimen has been properly submitted and fixed.
  • Willingness to take call evenings and weekends, as required.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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