HISTOTECHNICIAN

Responsibilities Correctly performs all assigned technical procedures. Integrates quality assurance into daily workload, verifies all controls appropriately with proper documentation. Performs maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and minor repairs on assigned instrumentation. Communicates effectively and appropriately with coworkers & pathologists to assure the quality & integrity of the service. Recommends modifications to existing policies/procedures and participates in the writing of technical procedures. Maintains proficiency in laboratory information systems including Reference Lab Ordering and Reference Lab Resulting. Maintains organized, clean, safe, and properly stocked work area. Active participation in the Medical Continuing Education Program of the department, staff development and training. Provides bench direction to new or training staff members. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with existing Joint Commission, OSHA and Infection Control and Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan and policies. Demonstrates commitment to a Culture of Patient Safety and High Reliability through use of the NJ STRONG patient safety behaviors. Engages in reducing unsafe practices and improving the culture of safety through implementation of best practices as appropriate for the discipline. Examples of safe practices include: hand hygiene, patient identification, reliable communication of routine and critical information, universal protocol, and practices to reduce healthcare associated infections and conditions. Provides additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Must have good communication skills and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to include physicians, management and supervisors, etc. Ability to move heavy objects; stand and walk for most of the day. May be exposed to dangerous toxins, waste material, odors or fumes. Licenses/Certifications Certified/Registered or registry eligible through ASCP. #J-18808-Ljbffr