Clinical Histology Tech I

About the Role

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality, resulting in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. We offer a comprehensive range of medical services across 6 inpatient locations, the Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida.

The Clinical Histology Tech I prepares tissue specimens for pathological examination.

Responsibilities

• Specimen embedding and microtomy
• Quality control and quality assurance participation
• Filing of blocks and slides, and slide distribution
• Supply inventory management and ordering, if applicable
• Proper use of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS): Powerpath and Omni-Trax
• Utilizing the cryostat for preparation of frozen sections
• Utilizing, maintaining, and troubleshooting all equipment, including tissue processors (VIP & Peloris), Ventana Nexus, XT, and Ultras, and all histology equipment
• Slide coverslipping and labeling
• Hematoxylin and eosin (H/E) and special staining, and preparation of solutions

Requirements

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Histotechnician, Histotechnologist, Technician, or Technologist
• Associate’s Degree from a relevant course of study as defined by NYS clinical laboratory licensing requirements (a high school degree will only be accepted if the individual has the designated experience defined by NYS and has obtained their NYS license through the grandparenting pathway)
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a surgical pathology laboratory
• Exposure to computer systems
• Good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of experience in a surgical pathology laboratory
• Certification in Histology

Benefits

NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including:

• Financial security benefits
• A generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

Pay

The salary range for this role is $99,053.60 - $125,117 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. This range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.