Histotechnologist or Histotechnician

Title: Histotechnician
Duration: 8 Months 
Location: White Plains, NY 10604
Pay Rate: $50.00
Shift: 7AM-3:30PM EST - flexible - Monday-Friday

Job Description
Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)

·         Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.

·         Ensure proper tissue processing.

·         Under general supervision, perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by Histology Manager/Supervisor.

·         Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.

·         Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated. 7. Under general supervision, perform special stains under approval of/at discretion of Histology Manager/Supervisor.

·         Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment. 9. Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.

·         Adhere to laboratory's 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.

Qualifications:

A.A., A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5 years full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.

HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) OR five years of full time experience in the last 10 years