Histology Technician
2 months ago
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States
Montefiore Medical Center
Full time
Job SummaryMontefiore Medical Center is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to join our team in the Surgical Pathology lab at the Moses campus.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare pathological slides for diagnostic procedures using state-of-the-art equipment.
- Run tissue processor to produce paraffin blocks and file them accordingly.
- Embed pathology specimens to view all layers and cut them on a rotary microtome.
- Stain routine Hematoxylin Eosin and special stains to identify organisms or specific tissue elements.
- Perform quality control to ensure high standards in the laboratory.
- Record equipment maintenance and prepare solutions for histological processing.
- Assist in Immunohistochemistry procedures and file paraffin blocks and slides.
- Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or Life Sciences required.
- New York State Department of Education Certified Histological Laboratory Technician License or a limited permit are required.
- Experience prioritizing tissue handling, sign out of cases, and troubleshooting technical procedures.
- Knowledge of histopathology techniques, immunohistochemistry techniques, and equipment used in Histology Laboratory.
Montefiore Medical Center is one of the nation's largest academic medical centers, driven by a passion to serve and provide excellent care to all. We are a growing organization and one of New York's top employers.
We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture.
Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes your interest in joining our team.