Histology Technician I

Genesis Global Group•Hamilton Township, NJ

About The Position

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses. MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease. Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Medical Diagnostic Laboratories is seeking a Full-Time Histology Technician (Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5pm) The job purpose of the histology technician is to perform the duties and responsibilities in the histology laboratory which are required for the production of high quality, accurate slides from patient tissue materials for examination by the pathologists.

Requirements

Associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
Education/training equivalent to the above as specified by CAP/CLIA (60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours that include 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology. As well as three months of training in all required specialties.
Must qualify for high complexity testing personnel as above or upon completion of training.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science
0-2+ years related experience

Responsibilities

Accessioning of surgical specimens in the laboratory information system, as needed.
Grossing of routine surgical specimen as approved by the pathologist or medical director.
Performs routine processing of tissues, including (but not limited to): Tissue processing
Embedding
Cutting
Staining
Performance and recording of equipment maintenance.
May need to move items of moderate weight (20-25 lbs).
Accurate performance of all duties
Stays current on job duties (Continuing Education)
Participates in educational and regulatory requirements in laboratory
Helps ensure a safe environment for all employees
Strives for highest quality in performance of assigned duties
Is honest and truthful at all times
Complies with all local, state and federal laws and regulations
Complies with all regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to CAP and CLIA
Cooperatively works with other employees, creating a unified team which provides excellence to our clients and their patients
Follows all safety rules, HIPAA, and corporate privacy regulation.
Is fully accountable for their work and decisions
Maintains a positive attitude.
Works to be efficient, both in effort, time, and expenses.
Provide honest, yet respectful feedback to management on any issue, for the purpose of constructive resolution
Fluent in English