Technologist, Histology

One-Brooklyn-Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

One Brooklyn Health is seeking a Histotechnologist to perform complex laboratory histology and cytology procedures under administrative direction. The role includes preparing tissue specimens, processing slides, conducting quality control, and documenting results for pathologist review.

The candidate will train and supervise lab staff, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with NYS licensure and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Science or Bachelor's with histology credential.
• Minimum 1 year experience; NY licensure/certification required.
• Ability to supervise, document results, and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes tissue specimens for histology and cytology, including grossing biopsies.
• Stains, sections, and prepares slides for pathologist review using manual or automated systems.
• Performs quality control checks on reagents, instruments, and workflows; documents temperatures and maintenance.
• Maintains tissue blocks, slides, and inventory; ensures accurate case sign-out.
• Performs special stains and contributes to continuing education within the department.

Skills

Supervise others

Report writing

Laboratory safety

Histology procedures

Parasitology processing

Education

Associates Degree in Science / Histology program

Tools

LIS / EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Under administrative direction, the Histotechnologist is responsible for complex laboratory procedures, training and developing lab technologist and other laboratory staff. Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab. Prepares and tests specimen for examination and report results. Performs all Quality Control procedures. Reviews, evaluates and documents all corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Receives fresh and/or fixed liquid preparations, slides/smears, and tissue for cytology, surgical, and autopsy specimens.
• Performs grossing of biopsies and small specimens not requiring dissection.
• Utilizes manual and/or automated processes (tissue processors, stainers, coverslippers etc.) to prepare histologic and cytologic grade slides for pathologist review.
• Embeds, with proper technique and orientation, a variety of tissue, not limited to, but including biopsies, surgicals, decals, and cellblocks to produce histologic and cytologic grade paraffin blocks for microtomy.
• Sections, with proper technique and accuracy, a variety of tissue, not limited to, but including biopsies, surgicals, decals, and cellblocks to produce histologic and cytologic grade slides for pathologist interpretation.
• Sections, with proper technique and accuracy, a variety of frozen section tissue utilizing a cryostat to produce histologic grade slides for pathologist interpretation.
• Verifies and accounts for all tissue blocks and slides on the histology worklist before signing-out cases to pathologists.
• Maintains and decontaminates microtomes, including cryostat/frozen section microtomes, as need and as specified in policy manuals.
• Maintains and changes reagents and solutions in manual and automated stainers and tissue processors as need and as specified in policy manuals.
• Performs and documents quality control checks and performance verifications throughout all phases of histology, cytology, and autopsy workflow.
• Escalates all quality control issues to pathologist and/or pathology supervisor.
• Documents and records all maintenances and temperatures as needed in pathology lab (eg. waterbath, embedding center, room temperature and refrigerator temperature).
• Performs other laboratory maintenance as specified (and scheduled) by the Histology Supervisor.
• Documents, records, and maintains inventory of all pathology lab reagents and supplies.
• Perform histochemical and immunochemical “special stains”.
• Participates and maintains intradepartmental continuing education programs.
• Maintains all requirements for current and continued NYS licensure.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associates Degree in Science and completion of an approved Histology accredited program; or Bachelor's Degree/equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 years of experience required and must possess certification or licensure.
• Procedures performed must be performed according to laboratory specifications. Knowledgeable in regards to the safe handling, processing, disposal of hazardous materials.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to supervise others and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Familiar with lab procedures, guidelines and regulations.
• Knowledge to judge the adequacy of submitted specimens and requests additional specimens.
• Ability to learn new procedures and master as they are added.
• Ability to perform parasitology work including specimen processing, staining procedures, and parasite identification.
• Understand and practice the principles of safety associated with working in a microbiology laboratory.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Licenses, Certifications:

• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or Certified Histology Technician or Clinical Lab Technician from New York State Education Department.

Physical Requirements:

• Consistent with that necessary to work in a variety of patient care and office settings.
• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoops, bends, lifts, carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

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 can 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., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.