Clinical Histo Tech I (FGP)
NYU Langone Health
New York, NY0–6 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
Position Summary
- Responsible for preparing tissue specimens for pathological examination.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs the following routine histologic procedures:
- Accessioning
- Grossing/Wrapping of specimens
- Embedding procedures
- Section techniques involving hematoxylin and eosin
- Routine special staining (e.g., demonstration of mucopolysaccharides, tissue fibers, pigments, infectious organisms like bacteria and fungi)
- Cover Slipping
- Slide documentation
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Trains in the use of new laboratory equipment.
- Helps maintain laboratory equipment.
- Preparation of solutions required for any histological examination.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Associates degree from an approved clinical laboratory technician program.
- High school degree accepted if the individual has the designated experience defined by NYS and has obtained their NYS license through the grandparenting pathway.
- Six months of experience in a histology laboratory.
- Certification by the NYS Education Department as a Clinical Laboratory Technician, Certified Histological Technician, or Pathologist Assistant is required.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Qualifications
- BS/BA in Science preferred.
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification as a Histology Technician (ASCP-HT) preferred.