Histotechnician

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Performs designated histological technical procedures using manual and automated techniques to achieve high quality Pathology slides for review by Pathologists.

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Performs embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks following section protocol for biopsies, routine, etc.
• Evaluates routine stain daily (H&E), reviews for inconsistencies and confirms and/or corrects before releasing slides.
• Performs Special Stains and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or corrects before releasing slides, checks positive controls and documents on run log(s).
• Performs Immunohistochemistries, and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or corrects before releasing slides, checks positive and negative controls and documents on run log(s).

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License or NYS PA License required.

• Degree in Medical Technology or related science preferred with one year of relevant hospital experience in Histology.
• ASCP preferred.

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Stress Tolerance

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS database and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods.
• Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices.
• Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time.

• Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
• Patients with exceptional communication needs
• Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
• Patients with developmental delays
• Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
• Patients at end of life
• Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
• Patients under isolation precautions
• Adult (18 – 64 years)
• Patients with cultural needs
• Geriatric (> 65 years)
• All populations
• Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
• Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range: $63,386.31 - $95,090.19 (based on full-time employment)

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

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