Histotechnician White Plains
Overview
Histotechnician role in White Plains New York laboratory focusing on manual and automated histology procedures. Seeking experienced professional to produce high-quality pathology slides for pathologist review.
What You'll Do23
- 1Perform designated histologic procedures using manual and automated techniques
- 2Produce high-quality pathology slides for Pathologist review
- 3Embed and section tissue blocks according to established protocols
- 4Process biopsy routine and other tissue specimens
- 5Perform and evaluate routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
- 6Identify staining inconsistencies and correct issues before slides are released
- 7Perform special stains and review results for quality and consistency
- 8Verify and document appropriate positive controls for special stains
- 9Review positive and negative immunohistochemistry controls and document results
- 10Escalate specimen testing or equipment issues to laboratory leadership and Pathologist
- 11Follow established pre-analytic analytic and post-analytic laboratory procedures
- 12Maintain accurate records of laboratory testing and results
- 13Perform and document quality control testing calibrations instrument verification equipment maintenance
- 14Recognize testing systems that fall outside established performance specifications
- 15Document corrective actions when testing or equipment issues occur
- 16Evaluate test results for abnormalities and confirm results according to departmental protocols
- 17Maintain required STAT turnaround times
- 18Participate in proficiency testing validations training and competency assessments
- 19Support laboratory inspection and regulatory-readiness activities
- 20Participate in quality-improvement programs and report nonconformances
- 21Maintain inventory records including lot numbers expiration dates labeling and quality-control requirements
- 22Complete required annual training in-services and continuing education
- 23Maintain compliance with laboratory safety and chemical-handling procedures
Requirements11
- 1Current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technician license
- 2Current New York State Histotechnician license or qualifying Pathologists' Assistant license
- 3Education meeting applicable New York State Office of the Professions and CLIA requirements
- 4Knowledge of histologic laboratory procedures
- 5Ability to perform tissue embedding and sectioning
- 6Ability to perform and evaluate H&E and special stains
- 7Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory quality
- 8Ability to follow quality-control and quality-assurance procedures
- 9Strong organizational and documentation skills
- 10Ability to work independently while escalating significant findings appropriately
- 11Flexibility and adaptability in a changing laboratory environment
Salary Insight
$67 - $100k per year
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