Histotechnician​/Histotechnologist Evenings - Cherry Hill

Position: Histotechnician/Histotechnologist (FT, Evenings) - Cherry Hill
Location: Cherry Hill Township

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REQ-0020278
** Job Details
** The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist performs laboratory tissue testing according to established procedures and protocols. The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist receives, processes, and prepares tissue samples for diagnosis using such procedures as embedding, microtomy, staining, cover-slipping, Immunohistochemistry and special stains. The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist may also specialize in a given laboratory discipline(s), and works effectively as a team member within the department and with other departments to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
** Job Description
***
* Essential Functions:

*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
* Performs histological procedures including embedding, cutting, and staining surgical, biopsy and anatomical tissues for light and fluorescent microscopic slide review. Recognizes deviation from expected results and analyzes and corrects problems within established periods to expedite diagnosis.
* Maintains reagents and equipment in proper quantities and condition. Records instrument maintenance troubleshoots where necessary to insure accurate generation of test results.
* Uses computer equipment to receive and validate laboratory orders to record and transmit test data efficiently.
* Analyzes and records QC data with appropriate follow-up. May implement corrective action after consultation with supervisory personnel to verify accuracy and precision of instruments and staining quality
* Communicates with clinical staff about specimen submission requirements to answer inquiries about test results and methodology to keep medical staff knowledgeable of laboratory functions.
* Participates in orientation and training of new employees and students, hospital and laboratory inservice and continuing education programs and mandated annual proficiency testing to ensure currency of job knowledge and technical competency.
* Performs other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor, or manager.
** Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

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* Education:

** Associate’s degree in related life science or applied science field OR HEW/HHS or HT(ASCP) certification with laboratory experience in lieu of a degree
** AND

Experience:

** 1-2 years’ previous experience preferred; student training accepted.
** Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:
** HT (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.
** Salary Range**$30.41 to $43.33

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
** Work Shift
** Workday Day (United States of America)
** Worker Sub Type
** Regular
* * Employee Entity
** Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc
** Primary Location Address
** 2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients;

making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.  is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
** Benefits
* * Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including…