Histotechnologist

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

  • Montclair, NJ
  • $29.48 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
OverviewJoin our team as a day shift, full-time, Pathology Unit Histotechnologist in Montclair, NJ.You may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $5,000.Why Join Us?Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
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for this job.Get to Know Your Team:
  • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Responsibilities
  • The Histotechnologist functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for pre-analytical specimen preparation and processing, embedding, microtomy, and maintaining the equipment under the direction of the Histology/Pathology department leadership, Pathologist, or designee. The position may also perform specimen grossing of surgically removed tissue under the supervision of the Pathologist.
  • This job description reflects the essential function of the position, and it is not to be assumed that the principal functions are the only duties to be performed.
  • Other duties may arise and be carried out as assigned to meet quality standards expected for patient care.
  • All duties performed will be within the guidelines set forth by regulatory and hospital guidelines to maintain, manage, and assure specimen integrity.
QualificationsJob Requirements:
  • Bachelor's in histotechnology, laboratory science obtained from an accredited institution, OR bachelor's in biology or chemistry with education /training equivalent.
Preferred Job Requirements:Experience within a clinical or anatomic pathology department.6 months’ experience as a Histotechnician.Pay Range Minimum: $29.48/Hr.Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center