Histotechnician

Our client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Histotechnician for their White Plains, NY location.


Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Under general supervision, perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated. 7. Under general supervision, perform special stains under approval of/at discretion of Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment. 9. Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

• A.A., A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S.
• Education or equivalent and 5 years full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.
• HT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible OR five years of full time experience in the last 10 years

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities