Histology Assistant Location: Lakewood, NJ Req : 0000106957 Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Department name: Lab MMCSC Job Overview: The Histology Assistant position assists the pathologist during the gross processing of surgical specimens. Qualifications: Required: High School diploma or equivalent required Preferred: Classes in biology and related sciences preferred Scheduling Requirements: Per Diem Day Shift Variable Hours Essential Functions: Accurately coverslips and labels prepared slides, mat... more details
Job Title: Histology Assistant
Location: Lakewood, NJ
Req#: 0000106957
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Department name: Lab MMCSC
Job Overview: The Histology Assistant position assists the pathologist during the gross processing of surgical specimens.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Preferred:
Classes in biology and related sciences preferred
Scheduling Requirements:
Per Diem
Day Shift
Variable Hours
Essential Functions:
Accurately coverslips and labels prepared slides, matches them to working drafts and arranges them for screening by the cytologists
Enters patient and specimen information into the Pathology Information system
Enters patient charges into the Hospital Information system
Performs maintenance of tissue processing instrument
Performs rapid H & E and Diff-quik staining on tissue specimen slides
Prepares smears and cytospins from body fluid specimens in accordance with established procedures
Prepares specimens by Frozen Section technique
Prepares tissue specimens for gross examination
Procures specimens from the OR, Special Procedures, and Same Day Surgery areas of the hospital
Responsible for filing slides in accordance with established procedure
Responsible for staining of all cytology slices using the modified Pap Stain procedure
Responsible for the daily rotation and filtration of stains, alcohol, and xylene
Verified that required information has been provided on the requisitions and that the specimen has been properly submitted, fixed and labeled per the patient ID policy
Performs all other duties as assigned
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