Clinical Lab Technician II Histology Lab, Department of Pathology & Histology

Overview Accepts and processes tissue specimens in the Auto‑technician or by hand. Embeds, cuts and stains tissue blocks. Covers and labels histological slides. Does “special” stains in accordance with experience and by assignment. Maintains exact identification and running records of all accessions. Attends to daily inspection of working equipment. Helps in maintaining supply inventory. Responsibilities Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients and visitors. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of BronxCare Health System and its employee. Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department. This includes data collection, analysis, implementation of and compliance with risk management and claims activities, support of and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, consistent adherence to the specific rules and regulations of the BronxCare Health System (a) Safety and Security Policies, (b) Risk Management: Incident and Occurrence Reporting, (c) Infection Control Policies and Procedures and (d) Patient and Customer Service. Processes tissue specimens utilizing automated equipment or manually. Embeds, cuts and stains tissue blocks. Covers and labels histological slides. Performs “special” stains in accordance with experience and by assignment. Maintains exact identification and running records of all accessions. Orients and trains new employees, when appropriate. Attends to daily inspection of working equipment. Prepares solutions. Helps in maintaining supply inventory. Qualifications Some laboratory experience is desirable. NEW YORK STATE LICENSE – Medical Lab Technician. High School or GED. Associate’s in Science/Medical Tech. Computer literacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr BronxCare Health System