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Histology Technician

Per-Diem

Overview:

Cuts, stains, mounts and studies specimens of human tissue to provide data on functioning of tissues and organs, cause and/or progress of disease, following established standards and practices.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Reports and escalates concerns to Laboratory Medicine leadership regarding quality assurance issues, safety incidents or other difficulties appropriately and in accordance with departmental policy.

• Performs all quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains all related records.

• Prepares and maintains paraffin, reagents, and other solutions and stains according to standard formulas.

• Cuts, stains, and mounts specimens of human tissue.

• Processes stat specimens expeditiously.

• Participates in department QA/PI program and improves performance based on results obtained from QI activities.

• Participates in Strategic Improvement Process activities as appropriate and requested including committee membership.

• Collaborates with peers, physicians and other members of the health care team as appropriate.

• Acts as Clinical Supervisor, as needed.

• Maintains Section equipment and supplies. Orders supplies when stock is low or near expiration date - as applicable.

• Performs preventive maintenance on image analyzer and slide maker. Does not use expired reagents. Notifies supervisor when stock is low or near expiration date.

• Maintains required files, records and reports on an ongoing basis. Facilitates and participates in the development of test script and all phases of system testing.

• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• NY State license; either Histotechnician or Clinical Laboratory Technology

• Associate Degree in Histotechnology or Medical Technology

Other Requirements

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Pay Range - Minimum

USD $65.00/Hr.

Pay Range - Maximum

USD $65.00/Hr.

Posted Date3 weeks ago(6/12/2024 3:36 PM)

Job ID2024-19661

LocationUS-NY-New York

CategoryLaboratory - All Openings

Emp StatusPer Diem

Hours per Week7

ShiftDays