Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Montefiore New Rochelle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,954; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Assortment of insurance products

Discount programs

Job summary

A prominent medical center in Bronx, New York, is seeking a Clinical Lab Technologist to join their Surgical Pathology Lab on a per diem basis. The position involves preparing diagnostic slides, operating advanced lab equipment, and performing various histological techniques. Ideal candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a physical science and a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. Experience in histopathology and proficiency in routine histology techniques are preferred. Competitive hourly rate of $50.78 offered.

Qualifications

• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License is required.
• Histopathology experience preferred.
• Must have experience operating various laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Run tissue processor to produce paraffin blocks.
• Cut pathology specimens on rotary microtome.
• Perform quality control to ensure high standards in the laboratory.

Skills

Histopathology experience

Proficiency in routine histology techniques

Experience with IHC staining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science

Tools

Rotary microtome

Laboratory Information System

Automated cover slipper

Job description

**City/State:**Bronx, New York**Grant Funded:**No**Department:**Path - Surgical Pathology Lab**Bargaining Unit:**1199**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**PER DIEM**Scheduled Hours:**Per Diem**Scheduled Daily Hours:**Hours Vary**Hourly Rate:**$50.78For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click .Montefiore Medical Center's Division of Clinical Pathology is responsible for the laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids for disease diagnosis and health maintenance. Utilizing the latest advances in computer technology, the Division maintains millions of dollars of state-of-the-art automated equipment at its laboratory sites and services hospitals, nursing homes, the Montefiore Medical Group, faculty practices, and voluntary physicians' offices at more than 40 sites. The Clinical Lab Technologist will prepare pathological slides for diagnostic procedures.**Essential Functions:** • Run tissue processor to produce paraffin blocks • Embed pathology specimen to view all layers • Cut Pathology specimens on rotary microtome • Stain routine Hematoxylin Eosin to view tissue section, stain routine special stains (GMS, AFB, PAS) in order to identify organism or specific tissue elements • Enzyme histochemistry (leder esterase) • Perform order entry and update on LISA to bill special stains • Label and sign out slides to assure accurate distribution of cases • Cover slipper (manual and automated), to ensure there is no water or air bubble under coverslip • Perform on all routine work, quality control to ensure high standard in the laboratory • Record equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment • Prepare solutions to ensure correct histological processing • Process requests from pathology residents and attendings to ensure that work order is complete • Assist in Immunohistochemistry procedure to identify antigens • File paraffin blocks and slides • Prioritize duties, tissue handling, sign out of cases • Trouble shoot technical procedures • Perform other duties in the department as needed**Qualifications:** • Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred • New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License is required • Histopathology experience preferred • Proficiency in routine histology techniques (embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, staining) preferred • Experience with IHC staining, including antibody selection, optimization, and troubleshooting preferred • Must have experience operating the following equipment: Rotary microtome, Laboratory Information System, Scales, Microwave, pH meter, Automated cover slipper, Microscope, Embedding Center, Tissue processor, Water bath, Cryoplate, Incubator ovenThis position is located in the Surgical Pathology lab at the Moses campus and is a per diem position.Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### EMPLOYEE BENEFITSAn assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.Check out our comprehensive available to you when you join our outstanding team!