Histology Technician - Per Diem

Job Description

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.


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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Histology Technician - Per Diem.


In this role, the successful candidate Under the supervision of a laboratory supervisor, performs slide based Histological assays, tests, and procedures and any other such tests conducted by a clinical Histology laboratory. Follows established and approved protocols of the department of Health. Performs quality assurance activities relating to procedure performance on Histological testing of Human tissue. Maintains equipment and records.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Prepares grossing area and grosses biopsy specimens.
• Embeds, cuts and stains tissue for histological examination.
• Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures. Ensures tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
• Prepares and performs routine staining techniques.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• Maintains records, as required by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regulation.
• Enters information such as demographics, work orders, accession information, etc. into automated systems.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High school diploma or GED.Valid and current New York State Histological Technician License, or Clinical Lab Technician License AND 1-2 years of experience as Histotechnician, OR certification by ASCP in lieu of experience. Good communication (both written and oral), detail orientation and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of related laboratory terminology. Knowledge of Histological techniques. Basic computer skills..


Required Licenses: Certified Histotechnician

Preferred Qualifications:
Associat's Degree, Clinical Sciences Degree or Technical Diploma. American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification as a Histotechnician.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.


NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.


At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.


NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.


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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $42.50 - $42.50 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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