Histology Assistant - Per Diem - Day

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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