Histotechnician

Veracity Software Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services and IT Consulting is seeking a Histotechnician in NYC. The role involves preparing Cytology specimens, operating staining equipment, and maintaining quality control. Ideal candidates will hold a NYS license and have a degree in Medical Technology, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• NYS license or permit required.
• One year of relevant hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Cytology specimens for both NON-GYN and GYN categories.
• Performs frozen sections as required.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies/reagents accordingly.

Skills

Flexibility

Organization

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Stress Tolerance

Education

Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

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Histotechnician

Location: NYC, NY

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description: Performs preparation of Cytology Non-Gyn and Gyn specimens and executes designated histology tasks, including frozen sections and tissue submitting. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
• Performs all related duties as assigned.
• Prepares Cytology specimens for both NON-GYN and GYN categories.
• Operates stainer and coverslipper for Cytology slides; manual staining and coverslipping knowledge as needed.
• Accession Thinprep specimens into the LIS with correct patient information.
• Registers MLW Cytology/Surgical specimens as needed.
• Follows section protocol for specimen rejection.
• Prints barcoded GYN slides.
• Changes and rotates GYN and N-GYN stains according to protocol.
• Prepares Thinprep specimens for HPV testing, orders in LIS, and delivers to molecular lab.
• Files all Cytology slides.
• Prepares Cytology labels for the next day.
• Changes stains and reagents for Cytology FNA as per protocol.
• Performs routine maintenance of Cytology instrumentation.
• Assists in Cytology FNA procedures as needed.
• Performs frozen sections as required.
• Downloads and prints cassettes for surgical specimens.
• Submits surgical tissue specimens, verifying patient data and entering block information into Meditech.
• Records daily Quality Control for all instruments, maintaining proper documentation.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies/reagents accordingly.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• NYS license or permit required.
• Degree in Medical Technology or related science preferred, with one year of relevant hospital experience preferred.

Core Competencies:

Flexibility, Organization, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Stress Tolerance

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting