Histology Technician

Job Title Histology Technician Location RWJ – New Brunswick; ONE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLACE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901 Department Lab RWJNB Recruitment Number 0000240704 Employment Type Per Diem / Hourly, Day shift Pay Range $45.46 per hour Job Summary Prepares tissue specimens so they may be reviewed by the pathologist for diagnosis, Performs special stains as well as routine hematoxylin and eosin stains, Performs immunohistochemical stains for further diagnosis, Processes muscle and renal biopsies, Education High School graduate or equivalent Experience Must be able to prepare tissue specimens of a quality that can be diagnosed by a pathologist, Work Environment and Hazards Exposure to blood borne pathogens, such as HIV, hepatitis viruses, and other disease‑producing organisms. Exposure to potentially carcinogenic and other hazardous chemicals. Required to wear protective garments and work under a biological fume safety cabinet. Refer to the RWJUH and OSHA Exposure Control Plan, the Chemical Hygiene Plan, and the policies on Standard Precautions and Safety located in the Lab Administrative Offices. Physical Demands Physical condition that allows reaching and general mobility within the department and to other hospital departments. Manual dexterity required. Visual acuity must enable accurate performance of essential job duties. Hearing and speech must permit direct and telephone communication. Function under rapidly changing and stressful conditions. Sitting, standing, walking, some bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. Environment of Care Demonstrates awareness of safety, security, life safety, preparedness and utility and equipment management policies competencies. Adheres to Standard Precautions, Safety and Infection Control policies, and incident reporting procedures. Helps maintain a safe and clean patient/work environment. Confidentiality Maintaining confidentiality is an important responsibility of all employees. Patient information should never be disclosed in public areas. Each individual should sign off the computer system when leaving his/her work site. Patient records or verbal information regarding the patient may not be released without the patient's authorization. Security codes should not be shared with coworkers. Employee must immediately report any activity that violates the hospital's policies on confidentiality, information security, or privacy. Documents with confidential data are destroyed appropriately. Never review patient information when you are not directly involved in the specifics of a patient's care. Corporate Compliance Ensures that appropriate standards of practice follow corporate compliance guidelines and acts in an ethical and legal manner. The results of accreditation surveys and licensure reviews by NJSDOH, CAP, and JC are satisfactory. Annual safety testing documentation is completed. Job Specific Requirements Prepares tissue specimens to be reviewed by pathologist. Embedding, sectioning and routine hematoxylin and eosin staining are performed according to policy and procedure manual. 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 for positive and negative staining. Able to manage the antibody inventory. Decalcification of all bone specimens, bone marrows and aspiration biopsies is performed so that the specimen can be cut without difficulty. Uses special staining techniques when requested. Follows procedures as written in the manual. Quality of finished slides must be acceptable to the pathologist. Stains are logged in special stain book noting the quality of the stain. Maintains accuracy of patient identification, correct assignment of pathology numbers using a computer, correct labeling of specimens. 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 key performance indicators (e.g., assisting other staff, maintaining breaks, adhering to times for break/meal times, accepting and performing timely and correct duties). Utilizes proper techniques and abides by safety regulations (Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazcom protocols, and OSHA Blood‑Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan). All waste is disposed of correctly; spills are cleaned up immediately per Chemical Hygiene Plan and MSDS instructions. Personal Protective Equipment is worn appropriately; environmental controls such as barriers, fume hoods, and sharps equipment are used correctly. Annual safety testing documentation is completed and familiar with all regulations (NJ Department of Health, CLIA/CMS, JC, CAP). Communicates and cooperates with supervisor, coworkers and hospital staff; utilizes good interpersonal skills and maintains good working relations. Retains and expands knowledge through continuing education; attends seminars, reads and reports on journal articles. Has demonstrated effort in working towards goals established during the previous performance evaluation. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr