Histology Technician

Acupath Laboratories, Inc.; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Acupath Laboratories, Inc. in Plainview, NY seeks a Histotechnician, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or Clinical Laboratory Technician to join a nationwide diagnostics team.

You will perform tests and prepare body fluids and tissues essential for diagnosis, while adhering to quality control and safety standards. NYSED licensure and 2–5 years' experience are valued; ASCP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• Licensed by NYSED as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician or Histotechnician.
• ASCP certification preferred; 2–5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform routine and complex lab tests including grossing, embedding, staining, and frozen sections.
• Prepare and test specimens and report results.
• Adhere to quality control procedures to ensure test result quality.
• Perform routine/preventive maintenance on lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and reagents; manage reagent inventory.
• Participate in NYSDOH and CAP PT samples analysis and CPD programs.
• Follow infection control practices and safety protocols.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

NYSED license as CLT/Histotechnician/Pathologists Assistant

ASCP certification preferred

Job description

Acupath Laboratories is looking for an additional Histotechnician, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or a Clinical Laboratory Technician.

These positions are an essential part of the team of laboratory health care professionals. They perform testing and prepare body fluids and tissues that are critical to the diagnostic process in determining health and disease. Come work for a lab with a glowing reputation that performs accurate diagnostics for a wide range of clients across the nation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Set-up and perform a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab area including but not limited to Grossing, cutting, embedding, processing, staining, and frozen sections.
• Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results.
• Adheres to written internal and external quality control procedures in order to ensure the quality of all test results.
• Perform routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic instrumentation, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.
• Work with the team to always ensure adequate reagent and supply inventory levels.
• Actively participates in the analyses of NYSDOH, and CAP PT samples.
• Participates in required Continuous Professional Education Programs.
• Uses Infection Control practices and procedures including, but not limited to, wearing gloves, goggles, protective masks and other safety equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution or equivalent required.
• Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Technician, Histotechnician, Pathologists Assistant or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 – 5 years’ work experience preferred.
• ASCP certification preferred.

All Shifts; Full or Part Time
$40 - $50 / hour

About Us:

Acupath Laboratories is a nationwide provider of specialized anatomic pathology services, focusing on areas like urology, gastroenterology, and hematology/oncology. We are based in Plainview, NY, and were founded in 1998. Acupath offers a wide range of tests, including FISH testing for various cancers and COVID-19 PCR testing.

Acupath Laboratories is a well-established and respected provider of specialized pathology services, with a strong focus on client needs and a commitment to innovation and quality.