Histology Technician II

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

22h • $31 - $53

About The Position

Performs various laboratory tests for the Clinical Laboratory according to accepted practices and provides technical expertise to laboratory staff. Communicates information concerning abnormal test results or other problems that may potentially affect patient care or customer service to the Supervisor or, in the supervisor’s absence, the Medical Director.

Requirements

• An Associate of Science degree, at minimum, in Medical Technology or a related field, or certification such as ASCP in the field of expertise.
• Board-certified ASCP Histotechnologist.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, safety regulations, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, customers, organization employees, or regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, basic algebra, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• An associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferred, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests for the Clinical Laboratory according to accepted practices.
• Provide technical expertise to laboratory staff.
• Communicate abnormal test results and other problems that may potentially affect patient care or customer service to the Supervisor or, in the supervisor’s absence, the Medical Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree