Histology Technician Jobs

RWJBH is seeking a Histology Technician in the Lab at New Brunswick campus. This is Per Diem, Evening position

Summary:

Prepares tissue specimens to be reviewed by pathologist

Embedding, sectioning, and routine hematoxylin, and eosin staining are performed according to policy and procedure manual

Can produce quality tissue sections of kidney cut at 2 microns

Demonstrates the ability to snap-freeze kidney and muscle tissue

Produce quality frozen section suitable for immunofluorescent staining

Has the ability to dissect both kidney and muscle biopsies for EM studies

Perform immuno fluorescent staining of frozen kidney tissue

Able to perform immunohistochemical staining techniques

Understands the concept of quality control both for positive and negative staining

Able to manage the antibody inventory

Decalcification of all bone specimens, bone marrows and aspiration biopsies are performed so that the specimen can be cut without difficulty to produce a slide adequate for patient diagnosis

Uses special staining techniques when requested

Judgment based on control slides when applicable

Stains are logged in special stain book noting the quality of the stain

Decalcification of all bones and bone marrows so that quality tissue slides can be cut

Maintains accuracy of patient identification

Correctly assigns pathology numbers to patients using a computer, processes specimens so block and slide labels are correct, and files slides and blocks in correct order

Equipment is operated, maintained and repaired according to manufacturer s instructions and manual

Quality control charts documented daily

Preventive maintenance is performed on schedule

Demonstrates cooperation & flexibility on the job as evidenced by the following key performance indicators

Provides break and meal coverage

Accepts and performs in a timely and correct manner other duties as assigned

Utilizes proper techniques and abides by safety regulations according to the following indicators

Closely adheres to Universal Precautions, Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazcom protocols and the OSHA Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan,

Spills are cleaned up immediately in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and MSDS instructions

Insures that gas tanks are secured appropriately chained or secured in holders

Personal Protective Equipment gloves, lab coats, masks, aprons, eyewear