!Histotechnician

We are looking for a Histotechnician for our client located in Plainview, NY. This is a direct hire with the company. The hourly range is $45-50/hour.

Histotechnicians are an essential part of the team of laboratory health care professionals. They perform testing and prepare body fluids and tissues that are critical to the diagnostic process in determining health and disease.

Responsibilities Include:

Sets-up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the particular lab area including but not limited to Grossing, cutting, embedding, processing, staining, and frozen sections.

Prepares and tests specimens for examination and reports results.

Adheres to written internal and external quality control procedures in order to ensure the quality of all test results.

Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment

Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.

Works with the team to ensure adequate reagent and supply inventory levels at all times

Actively participates in the analyses of NYSDOH, and CAP PT samples

Participates in required Continuous Professional Education Programs

Uses Infection Control practices and procedures including, but not limited to, wearing gloves, goggles, protective masks and other safety equipment.

Performs other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution or equivalent required.
• Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Technician, Histotechnician, Pathologists Assistant or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ work experience preferred
• ASCP certification preferred

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Our client is a 24/7 lab and has openings over night as well as the morning.

Shifts times offered:

5am to 1:30pm

9am to 5pm

6am to 2:30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Plainview, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person