Histology Technician

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley; Colonial Heights (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Medical Group is hiring a Histology Technician to join our Hudson Valley laboratory team in Poughkeepsie, NY (Job Id: 2212). The role performs tissue processing, slide preparation, staining, and quality controls under the Laboratory Manager's guidance.

Requires 1–3 years in a lab setting, knowledge of histology functions, and experience with microtome equipment and EMR systems. This is a full-time, on-site position with caring team culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in laboratory or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all histology functions.
• Familiar with microtome and other related equipment.
• Familiar with special staining techniques.
• Use of laboratory computer system and EMR.
• Must demonstrate a sense of urgency and function well under demanding conditions.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination by Pathologist.
• Accessioning, grossing and embedding specimens received.
• Able to perform routine Hematoxylin and Eosin and simple special stains.
• Operates and maintains computerized laboratory equipment.
• Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements and controls are positive.
• Documents laboratory quality assurance and daily quality control.
• Performs and documents all quality controls with corrective actions.
• Answer phone and communicates with providers and staff of complex data.
• Disposes and documents the use of hazardous waste appropriately.
• Organizes laboratory area including general cleaning, upkeep and filing of blocks and slides.
• Follow all safety inspections and ensures laboratory safety standard adherence.
• Other duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager/Laboratory Director.

Skills

Histology

Laboratory equipment

EMR/records

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Microtome

Laboratory computer system

Job description

Looking for a Great Place to Work in the Hudson Valley … We’re Hiring!

Premier Medical Group is comprised of more than 500 dedicated team members who make patient care a top priority every day.

As an all-specialty medical practice, Premier Medical Group offers depth of care in both medical and surgical specialties in the fields of urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology, neurology, podiatry, dermatology, gynecology, plastic surgery, and internal medicine, including pulmonology, nephrology, and family practice.

We offer a full range of competitive and innovative benefits to our employees, including comprehensive medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time-off, paid holidays, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

If you’re looking to join a team of exemplary employees, you’re committed to providing exceptional patient care, and you personify our core values, then we encourage you to explore our current openings.

Current Openings

Who We Are

Life at PMG

Current Openings

Location: 50 Eastdale Avenue North

Poughkeepsie, NY

Job Id:2212

# of Openings:1

The Histology Technician functions under the supervision and guidance of the Laboratory Manager and participates in the multidisciplinary process of delivering diagnostic information to providers and offers ethical expertise to the professional medical staff. The Histology Technician is responsible for functioning within the scope of practice regulated by State and National government as well as various accrediting agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination by Pathologist.
• Accessioning, grossing and embedding specimens received.
• Able to perform routine Hematoxylin and Eosin and simple special stains.
• Operates and maintains computerized laboratory equipment.
• Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements and controls are positive.
• Documents laboratory quality assurance and daily quality control.
• Performs and documents all quality controls with corrective actions.
• Answer phone and communicates with providers and staff of complex data.
• Disposes and documents the use of hazardous waste appropriately.
• Organizes laboratory area including general cleaning, upkeep and filing of blocks and slides.
• Follow all safety inspections and ensures laboratory safety standard adherence.
• Other duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager/Laboratory Director.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1 to 3 years of experience in laboratory or equivalent combination of education and experience

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Comprehensive knowledge of all histology functions
• Familiar with microtome and other related equipment
• Familiar with special staining techniques
• Use of laboratory computer system and EMR
• Must demonstrate a sense of urgency and function well under demanding conditions.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well asexcellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.

Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer