Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Montefiore Health System•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Montefiore Medical Center’s Division of Clinical Pathology performs laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids to support disease diagnosis and health maintenance. The division uses state-of-the-art automated equipment and serves hospitals, nursing homes, medical groups, faculty practices, and physicians’ offices at more than 40 sites. The Surgical Pathology Clinical Lab Technologist performs routine and specialized technical procedures in the Surgical Pathology laboratory, including processing, preparing, and supporting the examination of surgical and biopsy specimens accurately and on time. The role includes operating and maintaining laboratory equipment according to departmental protocols and quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory requirements; maintaining accurate records; and using independent judgment to troubleshoot technical and procedural issues. The technologist works under appropriate supervision and follows safety, accreditation, and compliance standards. The position is located in the Surgical Pathology lab at the Moses campus in Bronx, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a physical science or medical technology.
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
Skill in operating microtomes, cryostats, tissue processors, and automated stainers.
Knowledge of tissue fixation, processing parameters, and artifact recognition.
Familiarity with digital pathology systems.
Understanding of CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH regulatory requirements.
Experience maintaining accurate quality control, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance documentation.
Experience operating a rotary microtome, Laboratory Information System, scales, microwave, pH meter, automated coverslipper, microscope, embedding center, tissue processor, water bath, cryoplate, and incubator oven.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification (HT or HTL).
Histopathology experience.
Proficiency in routine histology techniques, including embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, and staining.
Experience with immunohistochemistry staining, including antibody selection, optimization, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Run tissue processors to produce paraffin blocks.
Embed pathology specimens so all tissue layers can be viewed.
Cut pathology specimens using a rotary microtome.
Perform routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining and special stains, including GMS, AFB, and PAS, to identify organisms or specific tissue elements.
Perform enzyme histochemistry, including Leder esterase.
Enter orders and update LISA to bill for special stains.
Label and sign out slides to ensure accurate case distribution.
Apply coverslips manually or using an automated coverslipper, ensuring no water or air bubbles remain beneath the coverslip.
Perform quality control on routine work to maintain laboratory standards.
Record equipment maintenance to ensure equipment operates properly.
Prepare solutions for histological processing.
Process requests from pathology residents and attending physicians and ensure work orders are complete.
Assist with immunohistochemistry procedures to identify antigens.
File paraffin blocks and slides.
Prioritize duties, tissue handling, and case sign-out.
Troubleshoot technical procedures.
Perform other duties in the department as needed.