Histotechnologist

Company : Ardent Health Services

Location : Montclair, NJ, 07042

Posted Date : 18 October 2025

Job Details

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

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Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications
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.

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.