Histologist I

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

5d • $49,763 - $69,668

About The Position

The Histologist limited permit processes, embeds, and stains tissue specimens in preparation for routine histopathological examination. The position requires sound judgment and responsibility and works under the direct technical supervision of a senior histologist or technical specialist and the general supervision of the director. The Histologist is also responsible for keeping the surrounding area clean and organized.

The role requires meeting New York State Education Department requirements as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or certified Histology technician and eligibility for a NYSED provisional permit. An associate's degree from an approved clinical laboratory technician or histology program is required. No experience is required.

The employee must be able to perform each essential duty outlined in the annual competency assessment. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected health information, which must be accessed, used, and disclosed only as necessary for assigned duties and protected from unauthorized access or modification.

Requirements

• Meet New York State Education Department requirements as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or certified Histology technician.
• Be eligible for a NYSED provisional permit.
• Hold an associate's degree from an approved clinical laboratory technician or histology program.
• No experience required.
• Be able to perform the essential duties outlined in the annual competency assessment, with reasonable accommodation where feasible.

Responsibilities

• Process, embed, and stain tissue specimens for routine histopathological examination.
• Exercise sound judgment and responsibility in performing the role.
• Keep the surrounding work area clean and organized.
• Handle sensitive information according to need-to-know and minimum-necessary standards, and protect it from unauthorized access and modification.

What This Job Offers

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