Histotechnician

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500234 Histopathology

Work Shift:

UR - Evening (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCC 212 H

Compensation Range:

$31.82 - $41.37

Responsibilities:

Responsible for all of the functions of processing tissue samples for histological diagnosis by a pathologist including grossing, embedding, microtomy, special stains and processing Immunohistochemistry slides.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Grosses sections of human tissue for examination.
• Operates laboratory equipment to embed, section and stain specimens.
• Operates equipment to perform special staining and Immunohistochemistry stains as requested, including manual staining as required.
• Follows all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, quality objectives, and safety standards, and keeps current with changes in laboratory processes and procedures.
• Examines slides under a microscope to ensure slides meet laboratory quality standards.
• Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment, including but not limited to, preventative, routine, and troubleshooting.
• Supports the training of other technologists, technicians, and/or residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in applied sciences in Histology or Medical Laboratory Technology required- Completing an Associate degree program in a natural science or a clinical laboratory science, and coursework acceptable to the NYSED required
• Previous experience as a histology technician preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of anatomy, histology, and chemistry preferred
• Theoretical insight, moderate skill, judgement, and knowledge of principles and methods of Histotechnology required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Histotechnician, NYSED Licensure required upon hire or
• NYS Medical Laboratory Technician Licensure upon hire required

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