Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

SUMMARY

The Histotechnologist – Anatomic Pathology is responsible for performing all routine cutting and staining of surgical specimens, including IHC and special stains. Prepares tissues for microscopic diagnosis by a Pathologist utilizing a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated technologies. Responsible for maintaining the integrity of tissue through the pre-analytic to post-analytic phase in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory. Responsible for producing slides of good to superior quality and works closely with the Pathologist to provide slides in an efficient and timely manner.

Excellent analytical and communication skills are required to direct or provide information to clients, clinicians, or hospital divisions which will directly impact patient care.

Maintains equipment and supplies as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs STAT and routine histological procedures (preparation, processing, and/or staining of patient tissues) prior to the microscopic study and diagnosis by the Pathologist.

• Processes and embeds tissue in paraffin and cuts paraffin blocks using microtomes at correct setting determined for individual tissue types.

• Follows Standard Operating Procedures, prepares stains and solutions, stains prepared tissue (including frozen slides and cytology Ctyospin preparations) by using routine, special and immunohistochemical staining processes.

• Coverslips and evaluates miscroscopically the quality of stains and sections.

• Performs immunohistochemical, immunofluorescence, special stains, and frozen section studies.

• Digital Imaging experience as the position requires.

• Maintains patient identification at all times according to lab practice.

• Prepares and maintains slides, solutions, and hazardous chemicals for recycling.

• Maintains equipment for proper functioning, quality control and supply inventories.

• Maintains supplies and ensures clean work environment according to hospital's standard and approved protocols.

• Participates in inter-shift coverage for time off, emergencies and holidays.

• Prepares slides and blocks maintaining patient identification according to lab practices.

• Contributes to monthly QA to be maintained for the department.

• Accurately match and label specimen container with requisition for surgical number.

• Accurately correlate cassettes with surgical number.

Solutions/Fluids/Slide Preps:

• Prepare and/or ensure alcohol solutions of 70%, 80%, and 95% are stocked; also similarly for Hartman’s, and Cryostat Fixative.

• Compile case histories for pending surgical cases.

• Discard specimens on a rotating basis.

Additional duties & Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties accurately, efficiently and effectively in a timely manner. Actively seek out other assignments when daily tasks are completed.

• Contact physician’s offices or nursing staff for additional info concerning incomplete requisitions.

• Fill out paperwork for QA.

• Maintain QA/QC charts including taking temperatures.

• Stock supplies such as gloves, containers, cassettes, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological, Chemical or Life Science required

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program.

• Certified as HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred

• Ability to work independently and complete projects in a timely manner.

Experience/Skills Requirement

• Ability to write clear and concise procedures and policies

• Skillful knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Laboratory Information Systems and Hospital Health Care Management Systems

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to investigate, analyze information/data and draw conclusions

• Requires a high level of organizational and time management skills.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

• Atlantic Mobile Health

• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

• NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.