Stony Brook Medicine
Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician -Histology - Per Diem
Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, New York, United States, 11790
Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician -Histology - Per Diem
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Stony Brook Medicine Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, a
TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician
is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population and follows all laboratory procedures and protocols with interpretation of such policies as necessary to ensure proper patient care and safe work equipment. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. Duties of a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician may include but are not limited to the following:
Will paraffin and embed the following: biopsy, routine surgical specimens, placenta, autopsy and research tissue. Perform paraffin microtomy techniques which include the use of the microtome to produce 2-5 micron sections. Stain, coverslip and case assemble, label and distribute all prepared histology sections. Follow all appropriate protocols for all LIS systems: Copath, Ventana Benchmark, Ultra, Symphony, Vantage and Copath. Will complete all routine and special requests for additional levels, recuts, special stains and immunohistochemistry requests; verifying each upon completion in Copath and documenting the above for QA purposes. Perform the battery of special stains and immunohistochemistry used in diagnostic histopathology. Rotate responsibility for the above and perform the necessary maintenance of all laboratory instrumentation, including but not limited to the changing of instrument reagents used to process, stain and coverslip tissue. Responsible for appropriate QA documentation with regard to maintenance and temperature logs to be performed on a daily basis. As assigned, assists Pathologists by grossing biopsy specimens. Qualifications Required:
NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS License as a Histology Technician. BS degree in biology, medical technology, or other life sciences, or an AAS degree from an accredited program in Histotechnology. Good interpersonal and communication skills are considered essential for this position. HT (ASCP) or eligible. Preferred:
NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Minimum one year Histology clinical laboratory experience, to include: Special stains, Immunohistochemistry staining and Microtomy. Bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, or other life science. Experience in renal, nerve, muscle specimens and biopsy grossing. Special Notes:
Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
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Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician -Histology - Per Diem
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Stony Brook Medicine Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, a
TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician
is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population and follows all laboratory procedures and protocols with interpretation of such policies as necessary to ensure proper patient care and safe work equipment. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. Duties of a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician may include but are not limited to the following:
Will paraffin and embed the following: biopsy, routine surgical specimens, placenta, autopsy and research tissue. Perform paraffin microtomy techniques which include the use of the microtome to produce 2-5 micron sections. Stain, coverslip and case assemble, label and distribute all prepared histology sections. Follow all appropriate protocols for all LIS systems: Copath, Ventana Benchmark, Ultra, Symphony, Vantage and Copath. Will complete all routine and special requests for additional levels, recuts, special stains and immunohistochemistry requests; verifying each upon completion in Copath and documenting the above for QA purposes. Perform the battery of special stains and immunohistochemistry used in diagnostic histopathology. Rotate responsibility for the above and perform the necessary maintenance of all laboratory instrumentation, including but not limited to the changing of instrument reagents used to process, stain and coverslip tissue. Responsible for appropriate QA documentation with regard to maintenance and temperature logs to be performed on a daily basis. As assigned, assists Pathologists by grossing biopsy specimens. Qualifications Required:
NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS License as a Histology Technician. BS degree in biology, medical technology, or other life sciences, or an AAS degree from an accredited program in Histotechnology. Good interpersonal and communication skills are considered essential for this position. HT (ASCP) or eligible. Preferred:
NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. Minimum one year Histology clinical laboratory experience, to include: Special stains, Immunohistochemistry staining and Microtomy. Bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, or other life science. Experience in renal, nerve, muscle specimens and biopsy grossing. Special Notes:
Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.
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