Histotechnologist, Part Time Days, ACL

The Histotechnologist – Anatomic Pathology is responsible for performing all routine microtomy and staining of surgical specimens, including IHC and special stains. Prepares tissues for microscopic diagnosis by a Pathologist utilizing a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated technologies. Responsible for maintaining the integrity of tissue through the pre-analytic to post-analytic phase in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory. Responsible for producing slides of good to superior quality and works closely with the Pathologist to provide slides in an efficient and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs STAT and routine histological procedures (preparation, processing, and/or staining of patient tissues) prior to the microscopic study and diagnosis by the Pathologist.
• Processes and embeds tissue in paraffin and cuts paraffin blocks using microtomes at correct setting determined for individual tissue types.
• Ensures proper tissue processing 
• Involved in maintenance of all laboratory equipment 
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures, prepares stains and solutions, stains prepared tissue by using routine, special and immunohistochemical staining processes.
• Coverslips and evaluates microscopically the quality of stains and sections. 
• Performs complex histologic procedures and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. 
• Performs immunohistochemical, immunofluorescence, special stains, and frozen section studies.
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
• Obtains and validate tissue used in special stains 
• Ensures all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met
• Prepares and maintains slides, solutions, and hazardous chemicals for recycling. 
•   Maintains equipment for proper functioning, quality control and supply inventories. 
• Maintains supplies and ensures clean work environment according to hospital's standard and approved protocols.
•  Participates in inter-shift coverage for time off, emergencies and holidays.
• Prepares slides and blocks maintaining patient identification according to lab practices.
• Contributes to monthly QA to be maintained for the department. 
• Accurately match and label specimen container with requisition for surgical number. 
• Accurately correlate cassettes with surgical number.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by Management 

Education and Training Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological, Chemical or Life Science highly preferred
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) highly preferred 

Preferred: 

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
• Skillful knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Laboratory Information Systems and Hospital Health Care Management Systems 
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Requires a high level of organizational and time management skills.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;  Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for  the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organiza