Histology Technician

Job Description

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, approved protocols which require limited independent judgment and review.

Job Responsibility

• 1.
• Prepares (grosses) tissue specimens for processing including fixation, dehydration, clearing, and embedding in paraffin wax.
• 2.
• Operates tissue processors and embedding centers.
• 3.
• Utilizes a microtome to cut thin sections of tissue from paraffin blocks in alignment with quality requirements, and mounts onto slides accordingly.
• 4.
• Prepare slides for staining and performs routine staining, both through automation or manual processes.
• 5.
• Maintain accurate records of all procedures performed, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• 6.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• 7.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality control checks on laboratory equipment and reagents.
• 8.
• Works on mostly routine and transactional assignments, guided by policies, procedures, guidelines and precedent 9.
• Exercises independent judgment on basic or moderately complex issues regarding job and related tasks 10.
• May begin to provide work guidance to team members to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks 11.
• Majority of contact is internal and administrative oriented while certain jobs may require transactional interaction with vendors or clinical team 12.
• 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
• Associate's Degree required.
• Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histological Technician in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 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).