Digital Scanning Technician III
About Us
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
About the Role
The Digital Scanning Technician III plays a critical role in transforming pathology from glass to digital. This position is responsible for slide preparation, quality control, digital scanning, image review, equipment operation, and workflow documentation to ensure accurate, high-quality digital pathology images for patient care.
- Prepare pathology slides for digital scanning, ensuring proper labeling, cleanliness, and quality.
- Verify patient identifiers and slide information against the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Perform pre- and post-scan quality control reviews to ensure image accuracy and completeness.
- Operate, load, and unload digital pathology scanners.
- Troubleshoot scanning and image quality issues and escalate concerns when needed.
- Support rush scanning requests and maintain turnaround time expectations.
- Document quality issues, workflow activities, and equipment concerns.
- Assist with slide transport, case tracking, filing, and daily operational support.
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
- Experience in pathology, histology, laboratory operations, or digital pathology preferred.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working with laboratory information systems, digital imaging platforms, and scanning equipment.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- Digital Pathology Certificate required.
- Data entry experience (preferably in a laboratory environment).
- Experience in Slide Library, Lab Accessioning, Lab Assistant, or administrative roles in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Additional Information
Work site: 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
Schedule
6am-2pm Sun/Mon/Thurs/Fri/Sat
Pay
$24.05 - $36.21 per hour