Histology Technician

Northwell·New York

$48 - $59/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Histology Technician · $48 - $59/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+39% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in New York ($34.70/hr, n=15269)

14 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$0.18/hr · lowesthighest · $165,000/hr

this role: $48.38/hrmedian $34.70/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 15,269 posted healthcare roles in New York rates. This role sits in the 69th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 39% above the New York median for similar positions.

The Histology Technician performs routine cutting and staining of surgical specimens, including frozen sections and special stains. They are also responsible for performing related laboratory duties as required.

Job Description

Performs all routine cutting and staining of surgical specimens, including frozen sections and special stains.

Job Responsibility

1. Performs all routine cutting and staining of surgical specimens. 2. Performs frozen sections. 3. Performs special stains. 4. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

1.
Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Basic Science or related field, required.
2.
Licensed by New York State Education Department, required.
3.
Minimum of one (1) year relevant histology experience and/or training in the past five (5) years.
OR Minimum of twelve (12) months of training in an accepted Histotechnology program.
4.
Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions.
5.
Good manual and physical dexterity is 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).

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Medical Technology or a related field and be licensed by the New York State Education Department. A minimum of one year of relevant histology experience or completion of an accepted Histotechnology program is required.

associate degree
Communication
Histology
Manual dexterity
Laboratory techniques
Physical dexterity
Special stains
Frozen sections
Surgical specimens

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $48 - $59/hr
Location: New York
Posted: Aug 4, 2026
Closes: Aug 7, 2026
Application: Employer website

New York Histology Roles Require Specialized Credentials

New York histology technician roles typically favor candidates who combine formal histotechnology training with hands-on specimen processing experience, making New York State Education Department licensure an important differentiator. The listed role requires an associate degree in medical technology or a related field, plus at least one year of relevant experience or an accepted histotechnology program. Requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original description to reduce research time; verify licensure and training documentation before applying.