Pathology Support Technician II
About The Position
CentraState Medical Center , an acute-care hospital located in Freehold, New Jersey, is looking for a Pathology Support Technician for the Day Shift . The pathology support technician performs the duties described in the Responsibilities section below. CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well. Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy. CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years. Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more. Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family! CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Applied Science (A.A.S.) required
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a histology technician preferred
- ASCP registration preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares tissues for examination by pathologist. Fixes, embeds, cuts, stains and mounts tissue sections from surgical diagnostic cases and from autopsies
- Prepares cytology specimens for examination using the correct "cyto prep" method
- Operates Thin Prep Machine
- Stains slides for Pathology review
- Prepares frozen section specimens, with slides available to pathologist within 15 minutes of receipt
- Participates in section quality control testing, documentation and corrective action
- Maintains Histology equipment
- Completes assigned responsibilities in section prior to end of shift
- Fulfills requirements of Clinical Ladder I/II
- Accurately accessions, collects, and labels specimens into lab computer
- Troubleshoots any related errors and does corrective action
- Prepares specimens for "Send Out" testing to include filling out requisitions, obtaininginsurance information, cutting of slides, "tracking of specimens" and documentation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
