Technical Lab - Histotechnologist

Pride Health; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Pet insurance

Employee discounts with preferred vend

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Technical Lab Histotechnologist to support our client's healthcare team in White Plains, NY.

Schedule is 7:00 PM–3:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with flexibility. This local contract role requires ASCP HT certification and histology experience, with pay ranging from $42 to $55 per hour based on experience. The ideal candidate will perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and IHC as needed, while ensuring CLIA/CAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous histotechnician/histology laboratory experience required.
• ASCP HT certification required.
• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in an applicable laboratory science or related field, as required by the employer and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.
• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of tissue samples.
• Process tissue embedding, microtomy, and coverslipping.
• Perform special stain procedures and IHC testing as needed.
• Maintain quality control and comply with CAP/CLIA regulations.
• Provide training to Histotechnicians and lab aides.

Skills

Histotechnician experience

ASCP HT certification

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Technical Lab Histotechnologist to support our client's healthcare team in White Plains, NY.

Schedule: 7:00 PM-3:30 AM (Flexible with time) Monday through Friday

Location: White Plains NY 10604

Job Type: Local contract

Pay Rate: $42-55 based on experience

Duties

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
• Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples. Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing. Embed processed tissue in paraffin. Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining. Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures. Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
• Perform all special stain procedures.
• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures. May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures. May perform IHC testing.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures.
• Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
• Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians, students and lab aides.
• Adhere to laboratoryýýs quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Previous histotechnician/histology laboratory experience required.
• ASCP HT certification required.
• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in an applicable laboratory science or related field, as required by the employer and applicable regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing both routine and non-routine histology procedures.
• Experience comparable to Histotechnician I and II responsibilities.
• IHC experience.
• Experience with automated staining and coverslipping systems.
• Experience in a CAP/CLIA-regulated pathology laboratory.
• Must have a NYS License

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.