HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN - PER DIEM
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Great Neck
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Req Number 135103Job DescriptionPerforms a variety of technical
tasks to prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination by a
Pathologist to include grossing and frozen sections pursuant to
established, approved protocols which require limited independent
judgment and review.Job Responsibility
- Prepares (grosses) tissue specimens for processing including
fixation, dehydration, clearing, and embedding in paraffin
wax.
- Operates tissue processors and embedding centers.
- Utilizes a microtome to cut thin sections of tissue from
paraffin blocks in alignment with quality requirements, and mounts
onto slides accordingly. 4. Prepare slides for staining and
performs routine staining, both through automation or manual
processes.
- Maintain accurate records of all procedures performed, ensuring
traceability and compliance.
- Adhere to strict safety protocols and maintain a clean and
organized laboratory environment.
- Perform routine maintenance and quality control checks on
laboratory equipment and reagents.
- Works on mostly routine and transactional assignments, guided
by policies, procedures, guidelines and precedent
- Exercises independent judgment on basic or moderately complex
issues regarding job and related tasks
- May begin to provide work guidance to team members to ensure
accurate and timely completion of tasks
- Majority of contact is internal and administrative oriented
while certain jobs may require transactional interaction with
vendors or clinical team
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted
here are considered essential functions of the job under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but
considered related are not essential functions.Job
Qualification
- Associate's Degree required.
- Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician
or HistologicalTechnician in New York State required, plus
specialized certifications as needed.
- 0-1 years of technical experience, required.*Additional Salary
DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith
determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to
a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job
advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a
team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be
considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line,
years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated
contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this
position is $63-$63/hourIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide
equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees
equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color,
national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual
orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender
identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic
information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or
familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence,
sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other
characteristics protected by applicable law.
Keywords: Northwell Health, West Hartford , HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN - PER DIEM, Professions , Great Neck, Connecticut
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