RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all duties related to the preparation of surgical and autopsy specimens to be examined by a pathologist. Assists pathologists during the gross processing of surgical specimens. Assists in grossing surgical biopsies and POC specimens. Enters patients and specimen s information into Co-Path (Pathology and Hospital Information). Specimen sent out when needed. System. Maintains gross room to facilitate processing of specimens in accurate manner adhering to all Infection control, Standard precautions, Hazardous Waste and safety regulation. Ensures tissues are processed each evening and performs scheduled maintenance/solution changes on tissue processors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree (BS) Or Masters of Science (MS) in biology
• Has experienced equivalent to the guidelines mandated by the (HCFA) in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) of 1988 with the (NJDH) requirements for general supervisor
• Certified by category one agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT, HHS/HEW) or (Certification eligibility

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and to provide you with an environment that is conducive to healing and promotes patient safety. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center management and staff abide by the philosophy that all patients are to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity.

The Children s Hospital of New Jersey provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric services that include a pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric emergency department, Valerie Fund Children s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, and a neonatal ICU with New Jersey s only ECMO unit. The pediatric staff pharmacist works in the decentralized pharmacy satellite and provides collaborative pharmaceutical care to the Children s Hospital of New Jersey including NICU and PICU, and the emergency department.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• Vacation/Personal/Holiday/Sick Time Off
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts