Histotechnologist

About the role

Location: White Plains, NY 10604. Job Type: Local contract. Contract Length: 3+ months.

Schedule

7:00 PM‑3:30 AM (flexible with time), Monday through Friday.

Pay

$42‑55 per hour, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
• Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
• Perform all special stain procedures.
• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
• May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
• May perform IHC testing.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures.
• Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
• Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians, students and lab aides.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Previous histotechnician/histology laboratory experience required.
• ASCP HT certification required.
• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in an applicable laboratory science or related field, as required by the employer and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience performing both routine and non-routine histology procedures.
• Experience comparable to Histotechnician I and II responsibilities.
• IHC experience.
• Experience with automated staining and coverslipping systems.
• Experience in a CAP/CLIA-regulated pathology laboratory.
• Must have a NYS License #INDPHCAlliedHV#PHC #PHC-ZR #PHCHVAlliedZip

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
• Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
• 401(k)-retirement savings
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal support
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts with preferred vendors