Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Pathology Unit Histology Technician in Montclair, NJ.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• 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.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

• Prepare microscopic slides on tissue for diagnostic purposes; includes fixation, dehydration, infiltration, embedding, microtomy, and mounting to include both paraffin processed tissue and frozen sectioning
• Perform histochemical and immunohistochemical stains on a variety of tissues to assist in diagnosis
• Process specimen accessioning to include all manual and computerized data entry
• Prepare and maintains all necessary reagents, including stains, alcohols, and paraffins according to proper specifications
• Maintain laboratory, equipment, and accurate records of quality assurance control; assists with teaching and implementation of new procedures
• Perform disposal of hazardous substances (i.e. formalin and tissue)
• Monitor Morgue Refrigeration alarm
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science. In lieu of a degree, 4 or more years of relevant Histology experience may suffice.
• At least 1-2 years’ experience as a Histotechnologist if degree requirements met.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Current and active American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification HT (Histotechnologist) certification/ HTL (Histotechnologist) certification