Histology Technician in Valhalla, New York at Westchester Medical Center

Job Summary: The Histology Technician prepares surgical, grossing area, and autopsy specimens, biopsies and slides for microscopic study of tissues or organisms by the Pathologist. The Histology Technician labels slides, enters information into automated systems, and operates and gathers pertinent information for reports. They perform tasks under strict guidelines and regulations of the New York State Department of Health and other regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares grossing area and specimens for pathologist.

• Prepares and performs routine biological staining techniques.

• Assists Pathologist with setting up surgical specimens, gross description, etc.

• Prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures for Pathologist.

• Embeds, cuts, and stains tissue for histologic examination.

• Prepares frozen sections.

• Maintains and operates equipment and instruments.

• Records and files findings as directed.

• Maintains all records, updates, and standard operating procedures, as required by New York State Department of Health regulations.

• Enters information such as demographics and order numbers into automated systems.

• Attends pertinent seminars to remain abreast of methodology and instrumentation in the field.

• Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: One-year experience as a Histologist Technician, preferred.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. College preferred.

Licenses / Certifications: License and current registration as a Certified Histological Technician, Pathologists’ Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Technician, or Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department.

Other: N/A

Special Requirements: N/A

Physical Requirements:

1. Physical Activity (please check one box):

☐ Sedentary Work (involves sitting most of the time, occasionally walking and standing; requires lifting no more

than 10 pounds at a time and/or occasionally lifting or carrying objects)

☐ Light Work (involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects

weighing up to 10 pounds; requires moderate mobility to different work locations)

☒ Medium Work (involves substantial physical activity and mobility; and lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time

with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.)

☐ Heavy Work (involves some type of manual labor including operating heavy machinery/ equipment or physical

labor; requires lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up

to 50 pounds)