Travel Histo Tech - $40 to $60 per hour in Nyack, NY at All Medical Personnel

Position: Histotechnician
Location: Nyack, NY
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)

Job Description:

Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)

• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Under general supervision, perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Under general supervision, perform special stains under approval of/at discretion of Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations. 13. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science
• Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours)State Licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing)
• Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.
• Skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting and routine special staining techniques.
• 0-2 years of experience