Job Description

Histotechnologist/ Histotechnician

Mon - Fri, any shift

• Extremely competitive pay and benefits.
• $5K sign-on bonus.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).
• Eligible for yearly bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).
• 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 cover slipping 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.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

Qualifications:

• AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
• 1+ years of experience as a Histotech preferred, however new grads with Histotech internship experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must have ASCP certification (HT or HTL) or have a New York State license.

Other Histotech positions:

• White Plains, NY, M-F, any shift
• Pompano Beach, FL, M-F, 9p - 3a start (your choice)
• Indianapolis, IN, night shift

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