HISTOTECHNICIAN - DAYS - 1 YR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Stability Direct is proud to partner with White Plains Hospital, one of the leading nonprofit hospitals in the White Plains area. This hospital has been widely recognized for their exceptional culture, world-class physicians, Magnet-designated nurses and passionate employees who make a real difference in the community. They offer tremendous growth opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work schedules.
HIGHLIGHTS
Schedule: M-F 9-5PM
Salary Range: $65,386.31 - $95,090.19
Position Summary
Performs preparation of Cytology Non-Gyn and Gyn specimens and performs designated histology tasks to include frozen sections, tissue submitting, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
Performs Cytology prep on all NON-GYN and GYN specimens.
Operates stainer and coverslipper for Cytology N-GYN and GYN slides; knowledge of manual staining and/or coverslipping as needed.
Accessions Thinprep specimens in to the LIS using the proper prefix; making sure that all patient information is correct on the requisitions and the specimen containers as needed.
Registers MLW Cytology/Surgical specimens as needed.
Follows section protocol for specimen rejection for hospital and MLW cases.
Downloads to print bar coded GYN slides.
Change and/or rotate GYN and N-GYN stains per section protocol, making sure that the staining reagents are changed as needed to obtain optimal staining results.
Pull out Thinprep specimens for HPV, order in LIS and deliver to molecular lab.
File all Cytology slides.
Print Cytology labels for the following day.
Change Cytology FNA stains and reagents per section protocol.
Routine Daily Maintenance of instrumentation used in Cytology.
Assist in Cytology FNA procedures as needed.
Performs frozen sections as needed.
Downloads and Prints cassettes for surgical specimens as needed.
Assist in submitting surgical tissue specimens – making sure that patient data is verified against the specimen label, specimen container, and LIS information. Enters block information in to Meditech to include number of cassettes and pieces of tissue per cassette
Record daily Quality Control of all instruments used in job description, with proper documentation such as temperature, cleaning records, and troubleshooting with proper documentation in the Troubleshooting Log Book.
Maintains inventory of supplies/reagents within job description and order supplies/reagents accordingly
Education & Experience Requirements
NYS license or permit required.
Degree in Medical Technology or related science preferred
1 year hospital experience
Pay quotes are an estimate of gross weekly pay, including non-taxable reimbursements, based on available information and subject to confirmation.
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