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Posted: 15-Oct-25
Location: Morristown, New Jersey
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Allied Health
Under the direct supervision of the Pathology Supervisor, the Histotechnologist is responsible for performing all routine microtomy and staining of surgical specimens, including IHC and special stains, and 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.
Key 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.
- Ensures proper tissue processing
- Involved in maintenance of all laboratory equipment
- Follows Standard Operating Procedures, prepares stains and solutions, stains prepared tissue by using routine, special and immunohistochemical staining processes.
- Coverslips and evaluates microscopically the quality of stains and sections.
- Performs complex histologic procedures and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
- Performs immunohistochemical, immunofluorescence, special stains, and frozen section studies.
- Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
- Obtains and validate tissue used in special stains
- Ensures all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met
- 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 Quality Assurance to be maintained for the department.
- Accurately match and label specimen container with requisition for surgical number.
- Accurately correlate cassettes with surgical number.
- Other relevant duties as assigned by Management
Education:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biological, Chemical or Life Science required
- Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program, highly preferred
- HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) highly preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
- Experience in IHC (Immunohistochemistry) preferred
- Skillful knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, Laboratory Information Systems and Hospital Health Care Management Systems
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Requires a high level of organizational and time management skills.
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 (r) and FORTUNE(r) 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(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
- One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) 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.
Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
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At Atlantic Health System, we have skilled medical technicians who can collect blood for diagnostic and screening purposes in a family-friendly environment. Laboratories are open any time during regular business hours. COVID-19 testing is available at some Atlantic Health System outpatient laboratories and centers, as well as a sensory room in the Atlantic Health Children's Specialty Center at Morristown offers a calming space to help make your family's lab visit a caring and compassionate experience. 