Histology Technician

Pride Health is hiring a Histology Technician- to support our client's healthcare team in White Plains, NY.

Job Details:

Job Details: 

Job Name: Histology Lab Assistant

Location : White Plains, NY  10604

Duration :  3-4 months Contract/ Likely to convert to FT based on performance

Shift : 2nd shift

Payrate : $30-35/hr. on w2 without benefits/*Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

 

Note: NY laboratory license required

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Perform routine activities involved in the preparation of histopathology slides under general supervision and according to policies and procedures.

 

• Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.

 

• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.

 

• Monitor inventory, requisition supplies prior to depletion; stock and maintain laboratory supplies.

 

• Clean, sterilize, organize and maintain work area, glassware and laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, and supply cabinets, as needed).

 

• Perform coverslipping of stained slides both manually and automated.

 

• Responsible for all assigned clerical duties.

 

• Comply with all health, quality and safety policies, procedures and practices. Required to use personal protective equipment.

 

• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

 

 

 

Job Qualifications (Work Experience, Physical & Mental Requirements, Knowledge, Skills)

 

Required Work Experience:

 

N/A

 

Preferred Work Experience:

 

One (1) year of previous histopathology or other laboratory experience and/or training preferred.

 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

 

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.

 

• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.

 

• Frequent walking and/or standing.

 

• May be required to use a wide variety of laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

 

Knowledge:

 

• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation.

 

Skills:

 

• Must demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or errors on an ongoing basis and retain the information once learned.

 

• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.

 

• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients.

 

• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.

 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

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Accommodations
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