Histology Technician Per Diem
- Req ID: req4529
- City, State: New Brunswick, NJ
- Department: Lab Surgical
- Job Type: On-Site
- Job Schedule: Per Diem
Histology Technician Per Diem
Lab Surgical
The Histology Technician Per Diem will:
Requirements:
Grade 121
Lab Surgical
The Histology Technician Per Diem will:
- 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.
Requirements:
- One year training in approved Histology program.
- Eligible for ASCP Histology registry/equivalent training and experience required.
Grade 121