Histology Technician: Expert Slide Prep & QA

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley in New York seeks a Histology Technician to support the Laboratory Manager in delivering diagnostic information and maintaining high safety and quality standards. You will prepare slides, perform staining, and operate lab equipment while ensuring proper accessioning, embedding, and documentation.

This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and timely processing in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Histology functions knowledge and proficiency in standard stains.
• HT (ASCP) certification required or currently active.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination.
• Accessioning, grossing and embedding specimens received.
• Perform routine H&E and simple special stains.
• Operate and maintain computerized laboratory equipment.
• Examine slides to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
• Document quality assurance and daily quality control.
• Perform and document all quality controls with corrective actions.
• Answer phones and communicate with providers and staff.
• Dispose and document hazardous waste appropriately.
• Organize laboratory area and filing of blocks and slides.
• Follow safety inspections and adherence to safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Laboratory Manager/Director.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Histologic Technician, HT (ASCP)

Tools

Microtome

Laboratory EMR / Computer system

Job description

Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley in New York seeks a Histology Technician to support the Laboratory Manager in delivering diagnostic information and maintaining high safety and quality standards. You will prepare slides, perform staining, and operate lab equipment while ensuring proper accessioning, embedding, and documentation.

This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and timely processing in a clinical setting.