Clinical Histology Tech I

SilkRoad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York is hiring a Clinical Histology Tech I to prepare tissue specimens for pathological examination. The role requires NYSDOH licensure and an associate degree, with surgical pathology lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities include embedding, microtomy, slide labeling, LIS usage, cryostat work, and maintaining histology equipment. The organization offers extensive benefits and a commitment to workforce well-being.

Qualifications

• NYSDOH licensure as histotechnician/technologist/technician.
• Associate degree in a relevant field as defined by NY licensing requirements.
• 6 months to 1 year in a surgical pathology lab.
• Experience with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Specimen embedding and microtomy.
• Filing blocks and slides; slide distribution.
• Assist with supply inventory management and ordering.
• Use of LIS; Powerpath and Omni-Trax.
• Cryostat preparation of frozen sections.
• Maintain and troubleshoot histology equipment.
• Slide coverslipping and labeling.
• Prepare H&E and special stains; prepare solutions.

Skills

Histology licensure

Associate degree

Surgical pathology experience

Computer systems exposure

Education

Associate degree in clinical laboratory sciences

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

LIS systems

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Histology Tech I.

In this role, the successful candidate prepares tissue specimens for pathological examination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Specimen Embedding and Microtomy
• Filing of blocks and slides and slide distribution
• Participation insupply inventorymanagement andordering if applicable
• Proper use of LIS;Powerpath andOmni-Trax
• Utilizing the Cryostat for Preparation ofFrozen Sections.
• Utilizing,maintaining, andtroubleshooting allequipment; tissueprocessors (VIP &Peloris), VentanaNexus, XT, andUltras, and allhistology equipment.
• Slide coverslippingand labeling
• H/E and specialstaining andpreparation ofsolutions

Minimum Qualifications:

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory histotechnician, histotechnologist, technician, or technologist.
• An Associates Degree from a relevant course of study as defined by NYS clinical laboratory licensing requirements. A highschool degree will only be accepted if the individual has the designated experience defined by NYS and has obtained their NYS license through the grandparenting pathway defined by NYS.
• Experience required is 6 months - 1 year in a surgical pathology laboratory.
• Exposure to Computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree. One-year experience in a surgical pathology laboratory. Certification in Histology.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $100,093 - $125,117 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.