Histotechnologist
13 days ago
White Plains
Job Description Histotechnologist - Hospital Full Time Evening Shift: M-F, 2PM to 10PM Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000 Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled Histotechnologist to join our team. This role involves the preparation of Cytology (Non-Gyn and Gyn) specimens, as well as various histology tasks including frozen sections and tissue submission. Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare Cytology specimens (Non-Gyn and Gyn)., • Operate staining and cover slipping equipment for Cytology slides; perform manual staining and cover slipping when necessary., • Accession Thinprep specimens in the LIS, ensuring accurate patient information., • Register Cytology/Surgical specimens., • Download and print barcoded GYN slides., • Performs Special Stains and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or correct before releasing slides, Checks positive controls and documents on run log(s)., • Performs Immunohistochemistries, and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or correct before releasing slides, Checks positive and negative controls and documents on run log(s)., • Performs routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting procedures on all instrumentation., • Lines up and verifies embedded paraffin blocks against block log for technologists to cut., • Performs QC of paraffin blocks vs. routine stained slides with documentation on block log., • Downloads and Prints cassettes for surgical specimens as needed., • Assist in submitting surgical tissue specimens – making sure that patient data is verified against the specimen label, specimen container, and LIS information. Enters blo, • Manage and maintain staining reagents for optimal results., • Prepare Thinprep specimens for HPV testing and deliver to the molecular lab., • File and label Cytology slides., • Perform routine maintenance on Cytology instrumentation., • Assist in Cytology FNA procedures., • Perform frozen sections., • Download and print cassettes for surgical specimens., • Assist in surgical tissue submission and enter data into Meditech., • Maintain quality control records for all equipment. Qualifications: • NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or NYS PA License required., • Degree in Medical Technology or related science preferred with one year of relevant hospital experience in Histology., • ASCP preferred