Duties of a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician may include but are not limited to the following:
- Will paraffin and embed the following: biopsy, routine surgical specimens, placenta, autopsy and research tissue.
- Perform paraffin microtomy techniques which include the use of the microtome to produce 2-5 micron sections.
- Stain, coverslip and case assemble, label and distribute all prepared histology sections.
- Follow all appropriate protocols for all LIS systems: Copath, Ventana Benchmark, Ultra, Symphony, Vantage and Copath.
- Will complete all routine and special requests for additional levels, recuts, special stains and immunohistochemistry requests; verifying each upon completion in Copath and documenting the above for QA purposes.
- Perform the battery of special stains and immunohistochemistry used in diagnostic histopathology.
- Rotate responsibility for the above and perform the necessary maintenance of all laboratory instrumentation, including but not limited to the changing of instrument reagents used to process, stain, and coverslip tissue. Responsible for appropriate QA documentation with regard to maintenance and temperature logs to be performed on a daily basis.
- As assigned assist with grossing biopsy specimens
Qualifications
Required: NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist / documented eligibility including provisional/limited permit eligibility with demonstrated relevant experience or NYS License as a Histology Technician. Good interpersonal and communication skills are considered essential for this position. HT (ASCP) or eligible. Experience in renal, nerve, muscle specimens and biopsy grossing.
Preferred: NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. BS degree in biology, medical technology, or other life sciences, or an AAS degree from an accredited program in Histotechnology. Minimum one year Histology clinical laboratory experience, to include: Special stains, Immunohistochemistry staining and Microtomy. Bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, or other life science.
Please Note: Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.
Special Notes
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
- Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
- Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
