Histotechnologist - Hospital

Full Time Evening Shift: M-F, 2PM to 10PM

Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000

Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled Histotechnologist to join our team. This role involves the preparation of Cytology (Non-Gyn and Gyn) specimens, as well as various histology tasks including frozen sections and tissue submission. Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Cytology specimens (Non-Gyn and Gyn).
• Operate staining and cover slipping equipment for Cytology slides; perform manual staining and cover slipping when necessary.
• Accession Thinprep specimens in the LIS, ensuring accurate patient information.
• Register Cytology/Surgical specimens.
• Download and print barcoded GYN slides.
• Performs Special Stains and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or correct before releasing slides, Checks positive controls and documents on run log(s).
• Performs Immunohistochemistries, and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or correct before releasing slides, Checks positive and negative controls and documents on run log(s).
• Performs routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting procedures on all instrumentation.
• Lines up and verifies embedded paraffin blocks against block log for technologists to cut.
• Performs QC of paraffin blocks vs. routine stained slides with documentation on block log.
• Downloads and Prints cassettes for surgical specimens as needed.
• Assist in submitting surgical tissue specimens – making sure that patient data is verified against the specimen label, specimen container, and LIS information. Enters blo
• Manage and maintain staining reagents for optimal results.
• Prepare Thinprep specimens for HPV testing and deliver to the molecular lab.
• File and label Cytology slides.
• Perform routine maintenance on Cytology instrumentation.
• Assist in Cytology FNA procedures.
• Perform frozen sections.
• Download and print cassettes for surgical specimens.
• Assist in surgical tissue submission and enter data into Meditech.
• Maintain quality control records for all equipment.

Qualifications:

• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License or NYS PA License required.
• Degree in Medical Technology or related science preferred with one year of relevant hospital experience in Histology.
• ASCP preferred