Histotechnologist
About The Position
Under the direction of laboratory leadership, and with some latitude to work independently, the Histotechnologist processes tissue samples for histological diagnosis by a pathologist. The role includes grossing, embedding, microtomy, special staining, and processing immunohistochemistry slides. The position is responsible for equipment maintenance, daily quality control, and compliance with laboratory policies, and communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external clients. The employee reports to the assigned UR Labs location or site. The role performs gross sections of human tissue; operates laboratory equipment to embed, section, and stain specimens; and performs requested special and immunohistochemistry staining, including manual staining when required. The Histotechnologist examines slides under a microscope to verify laboratory quality standards and troubleshoots identified issues. Other duties include maintaining equipment, helping write and update procedures, training technologists, technicians, and/or residents, and assuming supervision and competency-assessment responsibilities when qualified and applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Histology or Medical Technology, or a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of relevant clinical laboratory experience.
- NYSED Histotechnologist license or NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Histology Technician.
- Knowledge of anatomy, histology, and chemistry.
Responsibilities
- Perform gross sections of human tissue for examination.
- Operate laboratory equipment to embed, section, and stain specimens.
- Operate equipment to perform requested special stains and immunohistochemistry stains; perform manual staining when required.
- Follow departmental and organizational policies, procedures, quality objectives, and safety standards, and stay current with laboratory process and procedure changes.
- Participate in training technologists, technicians, and/or residents, and guide and develop professional content for learning experiences.
- Examine slides under a microscope to ensure they meet laboratory quality standards, identify issues, and troubleshoot them.
- Perform preventative, routine, and troubleshooting maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Assist in writing and updating procedures as needed.
- Assume supervision and competency-assessment responsibilities when qualified and applicable.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external clients.
- Report to the assigned UR Labs location or site.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
