Clinical Laboratory Technologist (JR228851)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in New York seeks a Clinical Lab Technologist to join their Surgical Pathology lab. The role involves preparing pathological slides, running tissue processors, and various histology techniques. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a physical science and a New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. Experience in histopathology and equipment operation is preferred. The position is per diem, providing flexibility in work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, preferably medical technology.
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required.
• Histopathology experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in embedding, microtomy, cryotomy and staining preferred.
• Experience with IHC staining and troubleshooting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run tissue processor to produce paraffin blocks.
• Cut pathology specimens on rotary microtome.
• Stain routine Hematoxylin Eosin to view tissue sections.
• Assist in immunohistochemistry procedures to identify antigens.
• Record results, label and sign out slides to ensure accurate distribution of cases.
• Maintain equipment and perform quality control to uphold high laboratory standards.

Skills

Histopathology techniques

Routine histology techniques

Antibody selection and optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical science

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License

Tools

Rotary microtome

Laboratory Information System

Automated cover slipper

Tissue processor

Embedding Center

Staining equipment

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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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. This position is located in the Surgical Pathology lab at the Moses campus and is a per diem position.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 oven