Location:
RWJ - New Brunswick,
ONE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLACE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Job Overview: Prepares tissue specimens so they may be reviewed by the pathologist for diagnosis. Performs special stains as well as routine hematoxylin and eosin stains. Performs immunohistochemical stains for further diagnosis. Processes muscle and renal biopsies.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Must be able to prepare tissue specimens of a quality that can be diagnosed by a pathologist.
Scheduling Requirements:
Essential Functions:
- Can produce quality tissue sections of kidney cut at 2 microns.
- Demonstrates the ability to snap-freeze kidney and muscle tissue.
- Produce quality frozen section suitable for immunofluorescent staining.
- Has the ability to dissect both kidney and muscle biopsies for EM studies.
- Perform immuno fluorescent staining of frozen kidney tissue.
- Able to perform immunohistochemical staining techniques.
- Understands the concept of quality control both for positive and negative staining.
- Able to manage the antibody inventory.
- Decalcification of all bone specimens, bone marrows and aspiration biopsies is performed so that the specimen can be cut without difficulty to produce a slide adequate for patient diagnosis.
Benefits and Perks
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
