Histology Technician II

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Performs various laboratory tests for the Clinical Laboratory according to accepted practices and provides technical expertise to the lab staff. Communicates to the Supervisor or the Medical Director, in the absence of the supervisor, any information concerning abnormal test results and/or other problems that may potentially affect patient care or customer service

Experience Required

Histology only : Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

5 years experience desirable.

Education Requirements

Associates of Science Degree, minimum in Medical Technology or related field or certification (e.g., ASCP) in field of expertise.

License/Certification Requirements

Board Certified ASCP Histotechnologist Required

Special Requirements

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets documents such as, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures manuals, safety regulations, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, customers, employees of the organization or regulatory agencies.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, basic algebra and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Salary Min ($)

USD $31.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $53.00