Laboratory Technician - Histotechnologist

Smart Staffing Group • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

This position requires a skilled Histotechnologist to perform a variety of tasks in the histology and special procedures laboratory. The role involves ensuring timely and accurate laboratory testing for clinical and research purposes, utilizing advanced sectioning and staining techniques, and maintaining accurate specimen records. A strong understanding of laboratory safety and patient confidentiality is essential.

Requirements

• NYS License/registration or limited permit to practice as a certified Histological Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Two years of histology or clinical laboratory experience required
• Ability to distinguish colors required
• Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance

Responsibilities

• Possess and utilize technical skills in the histology and special procedures laboratory and assist in insuring histology clinical and research laboratory testing is performed in a timely and accurate fashion
• Possess and utilize sectioning and staining skills in the histology laboratory
• Perform special stains, immunohistochemical stains and enzyme histochemistry
• Perform more sophisticated histology procedures such as special stains, immunostains, eye pathology, neuropathology, enzyme preparation, nerve biopsies, renal biopsies and muscle biopsies
• Assist in ensuring Histology laboratory testing is performed in a timely and accurate fashion
• Perform appropriate computer data entry of Surgical Pathology and research specimens; responsible for maintaining current specimen computer records
• Perform appropriate computer entry of billing information
• Observe and contribute to laboratory safety at all times
• Must maintain patient confidentiality

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed