Histotechnician

Join our team as a day shift , PRN , Laboratory Histotechnician in Westwood, NJ .

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

• The Histotechnician 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 Histology/Pathology department leadership, Pathologist, or designee.
• The position may also perform specimen grossing of surgically removed tissue under the supervision of the Pathologist.
• All duties performed will be within the guidelines set forth by regulatory and hospital guidelines to maintain, manage, and assure specimen integrity.

Job Requirements :

• Associates degree in histotechnology, laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR education/training equivalent.

• ASCP or equivalent certification as a histotechnician.

• Experience within a clinical or anatomic pathology department.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 6 months’ experience as a Histotechnician.

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.