Histotechnician - Reuben Cooley, Inc.
New York, NY 10601
About the Job
Per Diem
Position Summary:
Performs designated histological technical procedures using manual and automated techniques to achieve high quality Pathology slides for review by Pathologists.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
Position Summary:
Performs designated histological technical procedures using manual and automated techniques to achieve high quality Pathology slides for review by Pathologists.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
- Understands and adheres to the Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Performs embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks following section protocol as to biopsies, routine, etc.
- Evaluates routine stain daily (H&E), reviews for inconsistencies and confirms and/or corrects before releasing 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).
Education & Experience Requirements:
- NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician 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
Core Competencies:
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
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