Pathology Support Technician, Per Diem, Morristown, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the pathology support tech ensures proper preparation, handling, labeling, and transport of specimens, maintains equipment and inventory; and assists Pathologists with diagnostic procedures such as frozen sections. Upholds accuracy, safety, and compliance with medical, ethical, and legal standards.

Requirements

Detail-oriented: Maintains accuracy in daily tasks.
Organized: Manages workload efficiently and in a timely manner.
Effective communicator: Communicates clearly with Practitioners, Clinicians, Pathologists, patients, Team Members, and other departments.
Critical thinker: Uses sound judgment to assess situations and make decisions.
Collaborative: Builds positive working relationships and contributes to a supportive team environment.
Adaptable: Responds well to changing priorities and situations.

Responsibilities

Receives, documents, and labels pathology specimens.
Assists in specimen preparation for analysis, including fixation and staining.
Ensures proper storage and transport per protocols.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of HIS and LIS software systems in all job-related functions.
Prepare solutions, stains, and reagents for rapid diagnoses.
Slide staining (Touch/squash preps and Diff Quick) for Pathologists.
Assist Pathologist with Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) and frozen section procedures.
Preparation of grossing area for Pathologists.
Operates, maintains and troubleshoots all technical equipment according to approved standard operating procedures.
Follows quality control policies, documents all related activities, and maintains records of instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
Manage inventory by rotating stock and checking supply expiration dates to ensure availability and compliance.
Assists with training of team members and students.
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of all Atlantic Health and department safety procedures.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance