Histology Technician Job at Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.

Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc. Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

We are looking for a Histology Technician (40 hours per week) in our Elmwood Park, NJ location

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00AM-5:30PM

Position Summary:
The Histology Technician will perform all routine and special paraffin histotechnology duties in our state of the art, CAP-certified pathology laboratory. Under the guidance of a Senior or Lead Histotechnologist, you will provide high quality diagnostic material within established turn-around-times.

Position Responsibilities:
Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

  • Embeds, cuts, stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
  • Performs accurate gross description on tissue samples.
  • Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records.
  • Operates all instruments/ equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument/ equipment problems.
  • Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section.
  • Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel; assists in problem resolution.
  • Record, transcribe, and maintain records of patient test results according to protocol.
  • Assist other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results.
  • Review accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System.
  • Complete routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications (required vs. preferred):
REQUIRED:
  • Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science
  • Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours)
  • State Licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing)
  • Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.
  • Skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting and routine special staining techniques.
PREFERRED:
  • ASCP or other national certification
  • Bachelor Degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science (required for Technologist)
  • One year of relevant work experience (required for Technologist)
BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled


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