Histology Technician

Histology Technician

Pride Health is hiring a Histology Technician to support our client's healthcare team in White Plains, NY.

Job Details:

Job Name: Histology Lab Assistant

Location: White Plains, NY 10604

Duration: 3-4 months Contract/ Likely to convert to FT based on performance

Shift: 2nd shift

Payrate: $30-35/hr. on w2 without benefits/ *Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

Note: NY laboratory license required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine activities involved in the preparation of histopathology slides under general supervision and according to policies and procedures.

• Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.

• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.

• Monitor inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies.

• Clean, sterilize, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets, as needed).

• Perform coverslipping of stained slides both manually and automated.

• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.

• Comply with all health, quality and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.

• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Job Qualifications (Work Experience, Physical & Mental Requirements, Knowledge, Skills)

Required Work Experience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

One (1) year of previous histopathology or other laboratory experience and/or training preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.

• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.

• Frequent walking and/or standing.

• May be required to use a wide variety of laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation.

Skills:

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.

• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.

• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.

• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.