Histology Technician II

Cooper Norcross University Hospital • Camden, NJ

2d • $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 to the Supervisor or, in the supervisor’s absence, the Medical Director any information concerning abnormal test results or other problems that may potentially affect patient care or customer service.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• For histology, 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 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
• Education Level: Associate degree