Digital Scanning Technician III
About The Position
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Digital Pathology Operations Join Our Team as a Digital Scanning Technician III at MSK! Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in digital pathology? MSK is seeking a Digital Scanning Technician III to play a vital role in preparing and processing pathology glass slides for digital pathology. The Digital Scanning Technician III plays a critical role in transforming pathology from glass to digital. This position is responsible for slide preparation, quality control, digital scanning, image review, equipment operation, and workflow documentation to ensure accurate, high-quality digital pathology images for patient care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- Digital Pathology Certificate required.
- Data entry experience (preferably in a laboratory environment).
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pathology, histology, laboratory operations, or digital pathology preferred.
- Experience in Slide Library, Lab Accessioning, Lab Assistant , or administrative roles in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working with laboratory information systems, digital imaging platforms, and scanning equipment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare pathology slides for digital scanning, ensuring proper labeling, cleanliness, and quality.
- Verify patient identifiers and slide information against the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Perform pre- and post-scan quality control reviews to ensure image accuracy and completeness.
- Operate, load, and unload digital pathology scanners.
- Troubleshoot scanning and image quality issues and escalate concerns when needed.
- Support rush scanning requests and maintain turnaround time expectations.
- Document quality issues, workflow activities, and equipment concerns.
- Assist with slide transport, case tracking, filing, and daily operational support.
Benefits
- MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
