Travel Medical Lab Technician - $2,450 to $2,600 per week in Hackensack, NJ

Company: Cambay Healthcare LLC
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title : Pathology Assistant CWR Location : Hackensack NJ 07601 Shift : MF Flexible on day shift hours No weekends, No holidays, No On Call. Duration: 13 Weeks Salary: Best in the industry Job Summary: The Pathologists’ Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the pathologist with surgical specimens and other related duties. Assists, under the supervision of the pathologist, in selection, preparation, and dissection of surgical tissue sections for routine microscopic examination, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, and other studies where specified. Assists in photography and gross description of surgical specimens. Ensures accuracy of surgical specimen patient information as well as accurate gross descriptions. Assists in the selection and preparation of tissue sections for intraoperative consultations (frozen section), including embedding tissue, cutting tissue on a cryostat, and staining of tissue slides. Procures fresh tissue samples for Biorepository tissue banking, ancillary studies such as cytogenetics, flow cytometry, and/or snap freezing for both therapeutic and research purposes. Utilizes the Faxitron to obtain xray images and sends them to the PACS system. Performs proper maintenance of equipment, adequate supplies, and cleanliness needed in the performance of gross anatomic dissection. Assists the pathologist in preparing materials for both intra and interdepartmental teaching exercises. Performs all computer system functions necessary to achieve timely reporting of results. Assists support staff and/or pathology residents with, as directed by a pathologist, the performance of a postmortem examination including photography, external examination, situ inspection, evisceration, dissection, recording of data, and any other related task if needed. Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs. and stands a minimum of 5 hours a day. Adheres to and meets both positionspecific yearly competency assessments and the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Required Skills & Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience. Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from a NAACLS accredited institution as a pathologists’ assistant with training that must include both didactic lectures and onsite clinical training in anatomic pathology, specifically surgical and autopsy pathology. Bachelor degree must be in Health Sciences or other biological discipline. Preferred Education: Master’s Degree. Required Certifications & Licensure: ASCP certification as an on the job trained PA in a hospital laboratory performing technical duties relating to anatomic pathology with documented competencies in prosecution of simple to complex specimens. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

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