Histotechnician - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health Systems

$68K — $99K *
Utica, NY 13501In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post high school course in histotechnology or two-year degree in a related biological science.
  • NYS Histological Technician Certification or NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician Certification required.
  • Six to twelve months of experience in histotechnology preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical duties including specimen logging, solution changes, and instrumentation checks.
  • Assist pathologist with cutting tissue sections and surgical/autopsy specimens.
  • Prepare slides/specimens for send outs requested by pathologists or outside facilities.
  • Maintain communication with Histology Supervisor and Pathologists about unusual patient data.
  • Stay updated on MVHS policies and procedures affecting the position.
  • Participate in continuous education opportunities to meet regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with an established union for job security.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through seminars and workshops.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and Histotechnology Supervisor, prepares microscopic slides of tissues for examination by the pathologist.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Performs assigned technical duties such as logging in specimens, changing solutions, instrumentation checks, accurate labeling, filing, changing of reagents/solutions and proper storing and disposing of specimens.
  • Provides assistance to pathologist in cutting of tissue sections and surgical/autopsy specimens for analysis.
  • Assist with preparing slides/specimens/blocks for send outs that are requested by the pathologist for consultation or request from an outside facility for review.
  • Maintains open communication with the Histology Supervisor, Pathologist and Laboratory management. Identifies any unusual patient data and/results and brings to the appropriate Pathologist attention.
  • Maintains awareness of MVHS policies and procedures relevant to the position and any changes that may occur.
  • Participates in continuous learning opportunities such as seminars, trainings, workshops, obtaining at least the minimum required amount of continuing education hours required per regulatory requirements per year.


Education/Experience Requirements

Required:
  • Post high school course in histotechnology or two year degree in related biologic science

Preferred:
  • Six to twelve months experience in histotechnology


Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:
  • NYS Histological Technician Certification or NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician Certification and appropriate training is required


Job Details

Req Id 97737
Department CLINICAL LABORATORY
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $33 - $48 per hour

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