Histology Technician: Precision Tissue Prep & QA

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

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.