Histology Technician Per Diem

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

1d•$33 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Technician Per Diem in the Lab Surgical department is responsible for processing all specimens, embedding processed tissue samples, and preparing, mounting, staining, and labeling slides. This role also involves maintaining equipment, quality control, and participating in continuing education and training.

Requirements

One year training in approved Histology program.
Eligible for ASCP Histology registry/equivalent training and experience required.

Responsibilities

Process all specimens.
Set up tissue processor in predetermined sequence in accordance with established Department procedures.
Replace chemicals on a regular basis in accordance with established Department procedures.
Set instruments for defined timing sequence as observed by actual time out in the A.M. in accordance with established Department procedures.
Maintain familiarity with procedure/policy for referred biopsy specimens.
Embed processed tissue samples.
Prepare molds for tissue samples in accordance with established Department procedures.
Embed tissue samples in accordance with established Department procedures.
Cut, mount, stain and label slides and match to corresponding requisition form.
Prepare and mount wrinkle-free sections.
Cut section of four to five (4-5) micron thickness.
Deparafinize sections completely.
Change all staining solutions and prepares special stains as needed.
Perform a wide variety of special stains.
Check Q.C. slides/special stain slides for adequacy of staining properties.
Perform special stains within established timeframe.
Maintain daily reports.
Record number of blocks per day as evidenced by daily inspection of log book.
Record number of slides per day as evidenced by daily inspection of log book.
Record number of Special Stains per day as evidenced by daily inspection of log book.
Store files and blocks.
Accurately file slides and blocks in strict numerical order.
Maintain equipment and Quality Control.
Record temperature on tissue processor on a daily basis.
Record temperatures of water and paraffin baths on a daily basis.
Attend and participate in continuing education in-services.
Attend and participate in all mandatory in-service seminars.
Attend and participate in continuing education seminars as scheduled.
Participate in training and instructing Residents and new employees.
Train and instruct Residents and new employees in response to Department needs.
Maintain an orderly and efficient work area.
Conform to safety protocols as outlined in the safety and chemical hygiene plans.
Demonstrate good laboratory hygiene according to departmental policy with no more than two documented instances of non-compliance.
Conform to laboratory dress code.
Participate in yearly formaldehyde/kylene badge checks.