RWJBarnabas Health · 2 weeks ago
Histology Assistant- Diener Autopsy Technician
Toms River, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.50/hr - $22.50/hrRWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine. The Autopsy Technician will assist Pathologists and Medical Examiners with autopsies, maintain instruments and supplies, and ensure the overall cleanliness of the morgue area.
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Responsibilities
Assists the pathologist and/or medical examiner in performing autopsy procedures
Discards hazardous waste as required; informs appropriate parties when waste removal is required
Maintains a clean and orderly autopsy suite
Must have good reasoning ability
Must have the ability to organize work and to meet deadlines
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed within scope of department needs and capabilities
Prepares tissue specimens for gross examination
Responsible for entering patient and specimen information into the Log Book
Responsible for labeling all specimens collected during autopsy procedures and completing the corresponding forms, records and logs
Responsible for the maintenance of equipment in the autopsy suite
Verifies specimen identification by comparing the labeled specimen containers to the requisition and transmittals
Verifies that required information has been provided on the requisition and that the specimen has been properly submitted and fixed
Willingness to take call evenings and weekends, as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Have a working knowledge and skills to use the autopsy electric bandsaw, Stryker saw, scales, stretchers, lifts and surgical tools
Working skills in taking muscle, skin, bone and tissue samples for later use and the procedures for the handling of contaminated specimens and biological hazardous waste
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Hospital Medical Staff, Medical Examiner Staff, law enforcement officers, funeral directors and hospital personnel
Ability to physically perform the functions of the job including the ability to lift and move decedents of various sizes and conditions
Handle the psychological effects of deaths
Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information
Adhere to stringent sanitation and biohazard measures
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Be a team player and pick up additional tasks as needed in the morgue and the Anatomic Pathology Department
Preferred
Classes in biology and related sciences preferred
Company
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than 5 million people annually.
Founded in 2020
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
New Jersey Food Security Initiative
2024-07-02Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Anthony Cava
President and CEO
Jordan Ruch
Chief Technology Officer
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