Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Histology Technician
Westchester Medical Center Health Network, Valhalla, New York, United States, 10595
Histology Technician
– Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Job Summary The Histology Technician prepares surgical, grossing area, and autopsy specimens, biopsies, and slides for microscopic study of tissues or organisms by the Pathologist. They label slides, enter information into automated systems, and operate equipment to gather pertinent information for reports. They perform tasks under strict guidelines and regulations of the New York State Department of Health and other regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
Prepares grossing area and specimens for the pathologist.
Prepares and performs routine biological staining techniques.
Assists pathologist with setting up surgical specimens, gross description, etc.
Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures for the pathologist.
Embeds, cuts, and stains tissue for histologic examination.
Prepares frozen sections.
Maintains and operates equipment and instruments.
Records and files findings as directed.
Maintains all records, updates, and standard operating procedures, as required by New York State Department of Health regulations.
Enters information such as demographics and order numbers into automated systems.
Attends pertinent seminars to remain abreast of methodology and instrumentation in the field.
Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.
Qualifications / Requirements
One-year experience as a Histology Technician, preferred.
High School diploma or equivalent (College preferred).
Current registration as a Certified Histology Technician, Pathologist Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Technician, or Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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– Westchester Medical Center Health Network
Job Summary The Histology Technician prepares surgical, grossing area, and autopsy specimens, biopsies, and slides for microscopic study of tissues or organisms by the Pathologist. They label slides, enter information into automated systems, and operate equipment to gather pertinent information for reports. They perform tasks under strict guidelines and regulations of the New York State Department of Health and other regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
Prepares grossing area and specimens for the pathologist.
Prepares and performs routine biological staining techniques.
Assists pathologist with setting up surgical specimens, gross description, etc.
Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures for the pathologist.
Embeds, cuts, and stains tissue for histologic examination.
Prepares frozen sections.
Maintains and operates equipment and instruments.
Records and files findings as directed.
Maintains all records, updates, and standard operating procedures, as required by New York State Department of Health regulations.
Enters information such as demographics and order numbers into automated systems.
Attends pertinent seminars to remain abreast of methodology and instrumentation in the field.
Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.
Qualifications / Requirements
One-year experience as a Histology Technician, preferred.
High School diploma or equivalent (College preferred).
Current registration as a Certified Histology Technician, Pathologist Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Technician, or Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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