Histology Technician

Pride Health is hiring a Grossing Technician to support our client’s medical facility in Clifton NJ 07012. This is 3-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Grossing Technician

Location: Clifton NJ 07012

Pay Rate: $28-$31 per hour

Duration: 3 Months+

Schedule: Tue to Sat 2AM - 10:30AM (40hr/week)

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of surgical specimens for histologic processing.
• Ensure accurate specimen accessioning, labeling, and patient identification while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine surgical specimens, including lesions, sutures, and markings.
• Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissue samples for histologic processing.
• Record specimen measurements, weight, volume, and abnormal findings accurately.
• Escalate complex or non-routine specimens to Pathologist Assistants when required.
• Complete all required documentation and associated paperwork accurately.
• Interact directly with pathologists regarding specimen dissection and description activities.
• Identify issues affecting test performance or reporting and notify supervisors appropriately.
• Follow laboratory procedures, safety protocols, quality control, and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, federal, and local laboratory regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with basic Histology functions such as embedding, microtomy, and staining when trained and qualified.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education/Qualifications:

• A.A., A.S., B.A., or B.S. degree or equivalent training and experience.
• 3 months to 1 year of Histology and/or surgical grossing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of specimen handling, gross examination, and histologic processing procedures.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet all corporate and CLIA requirements for personnel performing tissue gross examinations.

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.