Laboratory Technician - Histotechnologist

Laboratory Technician - HistotechnologistVHS is looking for a qualified Laboratory Technician - Histotechnologist.City: SyracuseState: NYStart Date: TBDEnd Date: TBDDuration: 13 WeeksShift: 8 Hours Weekday shifts.Skills: HistotechnologistW2 Pay Rate: $36.00/hr plus $1,175/week in non-taxed travel per diem (must live further than 50 miles from the facility location)Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements upon application.Benefits Include:Competitive Pay PackagesWeekly Pay Schedule via Direct DepositComprehensive Medical BenefitsRobust Referral Bonus Program24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHSPaid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local lawsLicensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicableQualifications: NYS License/registration or limited permit to practice as a certified Histological Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technologist and two years of histology or clinical laboratory experience required. Ability to distinguish colors required. Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance.Duties: Possess and utilize technical skills in the histology and special procedures laboratory and assist in insuring histology clinical and research laboratory testing is performed in a timely and accurate fashion. Possess and utilize sectioning and staining skills in the histology laboratory. Perform special stains, immuno-histochemical stains and enzyme histochemistry. Perform more sophisticated histology procedures such as special stains, immuno-stains, eye pathology, neuropathology, enzyme preparation, nerve biopsies, renal biopsies and muscle biopsies. Assist in ensuring Histology laboratory testing is performed in a timely and accurate fashion. Perform appropriate computer data entry of Surgical Pathology and research specimens; responsible for maintaining current specimen computer records. Perform appropriate computer entry of billing information. Observe and contribute to laboratory safety at all times. Must maintain patient confidentiality.**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply**