Histology Technologist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwell Health is seeking a qualified Histotechnologist to prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination. The role includes grossing, fixation, embedding, microtomy, and mounting slides for staining.

You will perform routine and specialized stains, including H&E, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization, operate staining equipment, maintain records, and assist in training junior staff. NY licensure is required with 0–1 years of experience preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Histotechnologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 0-1 years of technical experience, required.

Mansioni

• Prepare tissue specimens for processing and identify specimens throughout handling.
• Fix, dehydrate, clear, and embed tissue specimens using standard techniques.
• Perform microtomy and mount tissue sections on slides for staining.
• Carry out routine and special histological staining, including H&E.
• Execute specialized staining techniques (immunohistochemistry, enzyme histochemistry, immune fluorescence, ISH).
• Operate automated staining equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain accurate records and protect patient confidentiality.
• Assist in training new laboratory personnel.
• Apply independent judgment within defined parameters and work under minimal supervision.

Conoscenze

Independent judgment

Confidentiality

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Performs a variety of technical tasks to prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by a Pathologist to include grossing and frozen sections; pursuant to established and approved protocols, including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.

Job Responsibility

• 1.Prepares (grosses) tissue specimens for processing by describing and measuring them while ensuring proper identification throughout processes.
• 2.Fix, dehydrate, clear, and embed tissue specimens using appropriate techniques.
• 3.Performs microtomy, using a microtome to cut thin sections of tissue from embedded blocks, and mount tissue sections onto slides for staining prep.
• 4.Performs routine and special histological staining procedures, including Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining.
• 5.Executes specialized staining techniques, i.e. immunohistochemistry, enzyme histochemistry, immune flouresence and in situ hybridization.
• 6.Operates automated staining equipment, solutions, and reagents, and troubleshoots any issues.
• 7.Maintains accurate records of all procedures performed and maintain patient confidentiality.
• 8.Assists in the training of new laboratory personnel.
• 9.Uses independent judgment within defined parameters
• 10.Works under minimal supervision
• 11.Assists senior team members in the selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach
• 12.Majority of contact is within own department or unit supporting team members carrying out the day to day on clinical cases
• 13.May mentor and train team members on technical skills team members and department or unit management with carrying out daily clinical operation
• 14.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• 1.Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2.Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Histotechnologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 3.0-1 years of technical experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).