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Job description
Clinical Lab Scientist / Histotechnician
Role Summary
Join a high-precision diagnostic team dedicated to clinical excellence and patient safety. Whether functioning as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or a Histotechnician, you will play a vital role in the diagnostic process. Histotechnicians will utilize both manual and automated techniques to produce high-quality pathology slides, while Clinical Lab Scientists will oversee the accuracy and quality of results across all phases of testing. This is an inspiring opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to contribute to a life-saving laboratory environment that values continuous learning and rigorous quality standards.
Key Duties:
Laboratory Operations (CLS):
Follow pre-analytic and analytic procedures, maintaining meticulous records for proficiency testing and patient specimens.
Histological Excellence (Histo):
Perform embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks. Evaluate routine (H&E), special, and immunohistochemistry stains for accuracy before releasing slides.
Quality Assurance:
Adhere to all quality control activities, calibrations, and equipment verifications. Identify and document any deviations from performance specifications.
Regulatory Compliance:
Participate in regulatory readiness for CAP, AABB, NYSDOH, and the Joint Commission. Ensure all testing meets CLIA requirements.
Clinical Collaboration:
Confirm and communicate critical values to clinicians and patient units while maintaining strict STAT turnaround times.
Inventory & Maintenance:
Manage lot numbers, expiration dates, and labeling. Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
Continuous Growth:
Participate in validations, training, and competency assessments, maintaining at least 12 continuing education credits per year.
Required Qualifications:
For CLS Candidates:
* Current NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS PA License.
Education in accordance with NYS Office of Professions and CLIA testing personnel requirements.
Health & Safety:
Flu Vaccine required (No exceptions).
Skills:
Proficiency in adhering to performance standards, policies, and professional behaviors in a laboratory setting.
Desired Qualifications:
Certification:
ASCP Certification is highly preferred for both roles.
Education (Histo):
Degree in Medical Technology or a related science preferred.
Experience (Histo):
One year of relevant hospital experience in Histology is preferred.
Location and Work Type:
Setting:
Hospital Laboratory
Location:
White Plains, NY
Work Type:
Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule:
Varied shifts available; Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM).
Total Rewards:
Full suite of healthcare benefits and a robust retirement plan.
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