Clinical Lab Technologist - Surgical Pathology
Clinical Lab Technologist - Surgical Pathology
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a Clinical Lab Technologist to join a busy surgical pathology lab. This fulltime position offers a rewarding day shift with competitive pay and a generous signon bonus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare pathology slides and process tissue specimens using advanced equipment
- Perform routine and special staining procedures to aid in diagnosis
- Maintain lab equipment perform quality control and troubleshoot technical issues
- Assist with specimen processing and ensure accurate slide distribution
- Work collaboratively with lab staff to meet department goals
Requirements
Benefits
Run tissue processor to produce paraffin blocks Embed pathology specimen to view all layers Cut Pathology specimens on rotary microtome Stain routine Hematoxylin Eosin to view tissue section, stain routine special stains (GMS, AFB, PAS) in order to identify organism or specific tissue elements Enzyme histochemistry (leder esterase) Perform order entry and update on LISA to bill special stains Label and sign out slides to assure accurate distribution of cases Cover slipper (manual and automated), to ensure there is no water or air bubble under coverslip Perform on all routine work, quality control to ensure high standard in the laboratory Record equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment Prepare solutions to ensure correct histological processing Process requests from pathology residents and attendings to ensure that work order is complete Assist in Immunohistochemistry procedure to identify antigens File paraffin blocks and slides Prioritize duties, tissue handling, sign out of cases Trouble shoot technical procedures
Education
Bachelor s degree in a physical science, medical technology required New York State Department of Education Clinical Laboratory Technologist License is required Must have experience operating 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
Employment Type
Full Time
