Histology Technician

Montefiore Nyack; Village of Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 53,409 - 75,919; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack is seeking a dedicated Histology Technician in Nyack, New York. The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding tissues, cutting, staining, and coverslipping slides to meet the standards set by pathologists.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and compliance with safety procedures while handling specimens. Qualified candidates should have 1-3 years of clinical laboratory experience and appropriate New York State licensure.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Ability to perform immunohistochemical techniques and special stains.
• Required licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technician in New York.

Responsibilities

• Embeds tissue, cuts, stains, and coverslips tissue slides.
• Troubleshoots histology equipment and specimens.
• Participates in departmental activities to improve processes.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Clinical Laboratory Technician Certification

Job description

## Histology TechnicianApplylocations: 160 North Midland Avenuetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR230936**City/State:**Nyack, New York**Department:**Laboratory - Pathology**Bargaining Unit:**NH- SEIU-1199**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**7 AM-3:30 PM**Scheduled Daily Hours:**8 HOURS**Hours Per Pay Period:**40**Hourly Rate/Range:**38.77-55.11For 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. **Job Summary** Embeds tissue, cuts, stains and coverslips slides of a quality acceptable to the pathologists. Performs special stains. Performs immunohistochemical techniques. Accessions specimens, troubleshoots and maintains histology equipment. **Essential Functions*** C. Job Specific Contacts 1. General Contacts: Pathologists, pathology secretaries, nurses, physicians and general hospital staff. 2. Job Provides Direction to: Lab Assistant D. Environment and Demands 1. Environmental Demands: Possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens; regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases; must comply with applicable safety procedures. 2. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: There is some standing, walking and lifting. There is the use of equipment and procedures demanding close visual attention most of the day. Good hand/eye coordination and deep concentration is needed for slide cutting, special stains and immunohistochemistry. Analytical and problem solving skills for special stain procedures and troubleshooting are essential. B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the required job specific technical/professional knowledge, skills and abilities. \* 1. Properly embeds tissue specimens, obtains 4 micron thin sections of tissue, performs routine stains and coverslips tissue slides, gyn and non-gyn slides. 2. Troubleshoots instrumentation and/or procedural problems. 3. Performs special stains, accessions specimens and prepares cassettes, prepares non-gyn cytology specimens, makes up reagents and performs equipment maintenance and completes all associated forms, charts and statistical records. 4. Assists in the training of assigned personnel and may be asked to pick up specimens from various OR’s. 5. Prepares supplies for distribution to physician’s offices, nursing stations, OR’s. Supplies FNA cart for pathologists. \* Document on addendum age specific competency. Part II: Employee Performance Standards A. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer. 2. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values and beliefs. 3. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action. 4. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors. 5. Provides escort to customers when necessary. B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: 1. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes. 2. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge. 3. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements. 4. Participates in annual competency assessment. C. BUDGET: 1. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies. 2. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment. D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations. **Qualifications*** AS Required* 1-3 years Required* Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Board of Clinical Laboratory Technology or provisional permit Upon Hire Required