Optum NY - Histotechnologist Per Diem
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a Histotechnologist to join their team in Syosset, NY. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization behind you to help patients live healthier lives. They believe in providing an exceptional career and empowering employees to live their best lives at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join them and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in related science as approved by accrediting agency
- NYS Histotechnician license or higher license
- Knowledge of pathology laboratory procedures, equipment and standards
- Knowledge of medical terminology related to the pathology laboratory
- Knowledge of safety requirements to recognize hazardous conditions
- Skill in performing all technical duties related to preparing histopathological slides
- Skill in identifying and resolving technical problems
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of experience as Histotechnologist
Responsibilities
- Performs technical duties associated with the preparation of histopathological slides for Pathologist to review.
- Performs tissue processing, embedding, cutting and slide preparation
- Capable of performing tissue description, dissection, and blocking for optimal diagnostic evaluation of specimens
- Stains slides manually or by automated staining methods
- Troubleshoots and resolves technical problems involving methodology, technique, and instrumentation utilization
- Performs maintenance and quality control on instruments as applicable
- Monitors environmental conditions in the lab
- Maintains a safe working environment
- Monitors supply inventory
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Actively supports and assists in implementation and monitoring of quality control and quality assurance policies
- Attends required meetings and participates in professional development activities
- Performs related work as required
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
