Histotechnologist

About the role

Process and prepare specialized tissue samples per competency guidelines for this level in a clinical laboratory. In addition, monitor level and quality of work performed by others. Evaluate new procedures, techniques and tools. Resolve problems that impact test results.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates progression of skills towards working independently in an advanced staining area.
• Supports academic mission of department.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of CoPath related to Histology workflow.
• Maintain instruments following quality control specifications and daily maintenance protocols.
• Perform ancillary or miscellaneous tasks such as filing, cleaning, stocking supplies.
• Perform QC checks at each phase of processing/staining.
• Accurately prepares slides for microtomy using the barcode label in order to maintain correct patient identification throughout the process.
• Process and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for embedding, cutting, staining and cover slipping.
• Embed and cut specialized tissue based on location including minute biopsy protocols.
• Ensures all tissues are embedded and cut according to department specific protocols with proper orientation and complete sections including no folds, chatter, artifacts or floaters.

Requirements

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry. One year of clinical histology laboratory experience post training if not a graduate of an accredited training program required.

Qualifications

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnologist‑HTL certification required within 12 months of hire. New York License required for NY locations. Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Histotechnologist NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL) clearance.

Benefits

Sign‑on bonuses: $15,000 for histotechs with 0–1 year of experience (2‑year full‑time commitment), $20,000 for those with 1+ years of experience (2‑year full‑time commitment), plus an additional $10,000 upon completion of the third year of employment. Part‑time positions receive prorated bonuses.

Schedule

Full‑time, dayshift hours; no weekends or holidays.