IHC Technician Brooklyn NY
6 days ago
New York
Job Description Summary Performs a variety of technical tasks to prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by a Pathologist to include grossing and frozen sections; pursuant to established and approved protocols, including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. Responsibilities • Prepares (grosses) tissue specimens for processing by describing and measuring them while ensuring proper identification throughout processes., • Fix, dehydrate, clear, and embed tissue specimens using appropriate techniques., • Performs microtomy, using a microtome to cut thin sections of tissue from embedded blocks, and mount tissue sections onto slides for staining prep., • Performs routine and special histological staining procedures, including Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining., • Executes specialized staining techniques, i.e. immunohistochemistry, enzyme histochemistry, immune fluorescence and in situ hybridization., • Operates automated staining equipment, solutions, and reagents, and troubleshoots any issues., • Maintains accurate records of all procedures performed and maintain patient confidentiality., • Assists in the training of new laboratory personnel., • Uses independent judgment within defined parameters, • Works under minimal supervision, • Assists senior team members in the selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach, • Majority of contact is within own department or unit supporting team members carrying out the day to day on clinical cases, • May mentor and train team members on technical skills team members and department or unit management with carrying out daily clinical operation, • Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree, • Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York State required, or current New York State Histotechnologist, plus specialized certifications as needed.