Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient samples, including grossing, tissue processing, tissue sectioning, and routine staining.
• Performs immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections using automated immuno-stainers.
• Performs whole slide imaging of stained slides using automated slide scanner.
• Performs minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Ensures safety in the histology laboratory by adhering to Department specific guidelines.
• Ensures proper handling and disposal of sharps containers and biohazardous lab waste.
• Adheres to the CAP, CLIA and NYS regulations.
• Completes instrument maintenance logs.
• Provides Quality Department with required performance metrics.
• Adheres to Department Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of histology experience within an anatomic pathology laboratory.
• Background in breast cancer diagnostics a plus.
• ASCP HT or HTL certification required.
• Significant Histology and IHC experience required in a clinical laboratory.
• Prior experience using Imaging platforms is a plus.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in life sciences, or equivalent histology qualification, e.g. HT or HTL.
• Anatomic or clinical pathology degree is a plus.
• Must meet the requirements of CLIA-88 (42 CFR 493.1443).

Skills

• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• Effective communication with colleagues and management.
• Able to multi-task to adapt to changing workloads to meet required turnaround times.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.