Clinical Histology Tech I

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

8d • $100,093 - $125,117 • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Histology Tech I. In this role, the successful candidate prepares tissue specimens for pathological examination.

Requirements

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory histotechnician, histotechnologist, technician, or technologist.
• An Associates Degree from a relevant course of study as defined by NYS clinical laboratory licensing requirements. A high school degree will only be accepted if the individual has the designated experience defined by NYS and has obtained their NYS license through the grandparenting pathway defined by NYS.
• Experience required is 6 months - 1 year in a surgical pathology laboratory.
• Exposure to Computer systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree.
• One-year experience in a surgical pathology laboratory.
• Certification in Histology.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Embedding and Microtomy
• QC/QA Participation
• Filing of blocks and slides and slide distribution
• Participation in supply inventory management and ordering if applicable
• Proper use of LIS; Powerpath and Omni-Trax
• Utilizing the Cryostat for Preparation of Frozen Sections.
• Utilizing, maintaining, and troubleshooting all equipment; tissue processors (VIP & Peloris), Ventana Nexus, XT, and Ultras, and all histology equipment.
• Slide coverslipping and labeling
• H/E and special staining and preparation of solutions

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree