Histotechnician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Histotechnician
Location: White Plains, New York
Schedule: Evening Shift | Days and Hours Vary
Pay Range: $32.51–$48.76 per hour

Job Overview

A healthcare organization in White Plains, New York, is seeking an experienced Histotechnician to join its Pathology Laboratory team.

The Histotechnician will perform a variety of manual and automated histology procedures to produce high-quality pathology slides for review by Pathologists. Responsibilities include tissue embedding and sectioning, H&E staining, special stains, immunohistochemistry, quality control, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong attention to detail, technical accuracy, and the ability to recognize and troubleshoot issues that could affect specimen or testing quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform designated histologic procedures using manual and automated techniques
• Produce high-quality pathology slides for Pathologist review
• Embed and section tissue blocks according to established protocols
• Process biopsy, routine, and other tissue specimens
• Perform and evaluate routine Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining
• Identify staining inconsistencies and correct issues before slides are released
• Perform special stains and review results for quality and consistency
• Verify and document appropriate positive controls for special stains
• Perform immunohistochemistry procedures
• Review positive and negative immunohistochemistry controls and document results
• Escalate specimen, testing, or equipment issues to laboratory leadership and the appropriate Pathologist
• Follow established pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory procedures
• Maintain accurate records of laboratory testing and results
• Perform and document quality control testing, calibrations, instrument verification, equipment maintenance, and preventive maintenance
• Recognize testing systems that fall outside established performance specifications
• Document corrective actions when testing or equipment issues occur
• Evaluate test results for abnormalities and confirm results according to departmental protocols
• Maintain required STAT turnaround times
• Participate in proficiency testing, validations, training, and competency assessments
• Support laboratory inspection and regulatory-readiness activities
• Participate in quality-improvement programs and report nonconformances
• Maintain inventory records, including lot numbers, expiration dates, labeling, and quality-control requirements
• Complete required annual training, in-services, and continuing education
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety and chemical-handling procedures
• Perform other related laboratory duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technician license , New York State Histotechnician license , or qualifying New York State Pathologists' Assistant license
• Education meeting applicable New York State Office of the Professions and CLIA requirements for laboratory testing personnel
• Knowledge of histologic laboratory procedures
• Ability to perform tissue embedding and sectioning
• Ability to perform and evaluate H&E and special stains
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory quality
• Ability to follow quality-control and quality-assurance procedures
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while escalating significant findings appropriately
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing laboratory environment

Preferred

• Degree in Medical Technology or a related science
• At least one year of relevant hospital Histology experience
• ASCP certification
• Immunohistochemistry experience
• Experience in an acute-care hospital pathology laboratory

Regulatory & Quality Responsibilities

The Histotechnician will participate in laboratory compliance and regulatory-readiness activities involving organizations such as:

• College of American Pathologists (CAP)
• New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
• Joint Commission
• Other applicable laboratory regulatory agencies

The position also requires maintaining 12 continuing-education credits per year .

Work Environment

This position involves detailed laboratory work and may require prolonged periods of standing or remaining stationary. The Histotechnician regularly operates laboratory instruments, computers, and other equipment and may be exposed to chemicals commonly used in histology procedures.

If you are a New York-licensed Histotechnician with strong tissue-processing, staining, and quality-control skills, we would love to hear from you.