Histotechnologist - Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center : Job Details

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

You may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $5,000.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• 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.

• The Histotechnologist 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 the Histology/Pathology department leadership, Pathologist, or designee. The position may also perform specimen grossing of surgically removed tissue under the supervision of the Pathologist.
• This job description reflects the essential function of the position, and it is not to be assumed that the principal functions are the only duties to be performed.
• Other duties may arise and be carried out as assigned to meet quality standards expected for patient care.
• All duties performed will be within the guidelines set forth by regulatory and hospital guidelines to maintain, manage, and assure specimen integrity.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's in histotechnology, laboratory science obtained from an accredited institution, OR bachelor's in biology or chemistry with education /training equivalent.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience within a clinical or anatomic pathology department.

• 6 months' experience as a Histotechnician.

Pay Range Minimum: $29.48/Hr.

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.