Mohs/Dermpath Histotechnologist #Full Time

Histotechnologist

The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors' practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

The Histotechnologist is responsible for embedding, microtomy, staining, grossing, and general tissue processing to assist the physician with patient care. Incumbent will ensure the efficiency and rapid turnaround of all histology samples. The Histotech will support the Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Director of Dermatopathology. This role is crucial to the Mohs and Dermpath lab workflow and is a vital team member. They will collaborate closely with the Lead Mohs Histotech and Dermatopathology Lab Manager to maintain optimal quality control and accurate processing, thereby supporting the Department's clinical care, research, and education goals.

Essential Duties

• H&E, special and IH staining and cover slipping of all prepared slides.
• Perform daily microtomy on paraffin tissue blocks.
• Embed tissue with proper orientation.
• Perform grossing/dissection of Dermatology biopsy specimens.
• Change the solutions on tissue processors.
• Freeze and stain frozen tissue sections and cut with the cryostat.
• Label, file and store slides.
• Prepare inventories and handle solutions and reagents used in the Mohs lab.
• Dispose stains and clean glass containers.
• Assist laboratory management in maintaining Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP) requirements.
• Maintain and record daily temperatures of the cryostat.
• Maintain laboratory record keeping; help update Standard Operating Procedure Manual (SOPM) and daily logbooks.
• Participate in studies by maintaining proper records.
• Change fume hood filters, safety glasses, gloves, etc.
• Cover Mohs Histotechs in Lead Histotech's absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ELISA Testing

• Prepare and process tissue samples for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
• Follow standardized protocols for antigen extraction, blocking, and antibody incubation.
• Operate ELISA equipment and maintain reagent quality.
• Document results and ensure compliance with CLIA/OSHA standard.

PHISH (Papilloma Histology Immunostain)

• Perform immunohistochemical staining on papilloma or skin lesion specimens.
• Apply specific antibodies to detect target proteins (e.g., HPV, differentiation markers)
• Interpret staining patterns under the microscope and label slides accordingly.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalency in education, training, and experience required.
• Licensed by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) as a Histotechnologist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnician, or Pathologist's Assistant.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a pathology laboratory required.
• NYSED licensure as a Histotechnologist or Clinical Laboratory Technologist preferred.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Completion of a recognized Mohs histology training program preferred (ASMH) preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Mohs/Dermatopathology laboratory preferred.

Hourly Rate Ranges: $42.93 - $61.06

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.