Histology Technician
2 months ago
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States
Montefiore Medical Center
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Histology Technician to join our team at Montefiore Medical Center. As a Histology Technician, you will play a critical role in preparing pathological slides for diagnostic procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Operate tissue processor to produce paraffin blocks and file them accordingly.
- Embed pathology specimens to ensure all layers are visible.
- Cut pathology specimens on rotary microtome.
- Stain routine Hematoxylin Eosin to view tissue sections and stain routine special stains (GMS, AFB, PAS) to identify organisms or specific tissue elements.
- Perform enzyme histochemistry (leder esterase).
- Enter orders and update LISA to bill special stains.
- Label and sign out slides to ensure accurate distribution of cases.
- Cover slipper (manual and automated) to prevent water or air bubbles under coverslips.
- Perform quality control to ensure high standards in the laboratory.
- Record equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation.
- Prepare solutions for histological processing.
- Process requests from pathology residents and attendings to ensure work orders are complete.
- Assist in immunohistochemistry procedures to identify antigens.
- File paraffin blocks and slides.
- Perform other duties as needed in the department.
- 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. Applicants must obtain the limited permit within the probationary period of three months for continued employment.
- Experience prioritizing tissue handling, sign out of cases, and troubleshooting technical procedures are required.
- Experience working with the following equipment: Rotary microtome, Laboratory Information System, Scales, Microwave, pH meter, Automated cover slipper, Microscope, Embedding Center, Tissue processor, Water bath, Cryoplate, Incubator oven.
- Knowledge of histopathology techniques, immunohistochemistry techniques, and equipment used in Histology Laboratory required.
This position is located in the Surgical Pathology lab at the Moses campus. The hours are 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Monday-Friday.
BenefitsMontefiore Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.