Clinical Laboratory Technologist (JR234898)

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Per diem

$50.78

Overview: <p>For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.<br /><br />Montefiore Medical Center's Division of Clinical Pathology is responsible for the laboratory testing of blood, urine, and body fluids for disease diagnosis and health maintenance. Utilizing the latest advances in computer technology, the Division maintains millions of dollars of state-of-the-art automated equipment at its laboratory sites and services hospitals, nursing homes, the Montefiore Medical Group, faculty practices, and voluntary physicians' offices at more than 40 sites.</p> <p>The Surgical Pathology Clinical Lab Technologist will perform routine and specialized technical procedures in the Surgical Pathology laboratory, including the processing, preparation, and examination support of surgical and biopsy specimens in a timely and accurate manner. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accordance with departmental protocols, quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to specimen processing and laboratory operations. Exercise independent judgment to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and procedural issues while ensuring high-quality patient care and diagnostic support. Work under appropriate supervision while adhering to established safety, accreditation, and compliance standards.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Run tissue processor to produce paraffin blocks.</li> <li>Embed pathology specimen to view all layers.</li> <li>Cut Pathology specimens on rotary microtome.</li> <li>Stain routine Hematoxylin Eosin to view tissue section, stain routine special stains (GMS, AFB, PAS) in order to identify organism or specific tissue elements.</li> <li>Enzyme histochemistry (leder esterase).</li> <li>Perform order entry and update on LISA to bill special stains.</li> <li>Label and sign out slides to assure accurate distribution of cases.</li> <li>Cover slipper (manual and automated), to ensure there is no water or air bubble under coverslip.</li> <li>Perform on all routine work, quality control to ensure high standard in the laboratory.</li> <li>Record equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment.</li> <li>Prepare solutions to ensure correct histological processing.</li> <li>Process requests from pathology residents and attendings to ensure that work order is complete.</li> <li>Assist in Immunohistochemistry procedure to identify antigens.</li> <li>File paraffin blocks and slides.</li> <li>Prioritize duties, tissue handling, sign out of cases.</li> <li>Troubleshoot technical procedures.</li> <li>Perform other duties in the department as needed.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a physical science, medical technology required.</li> <li>New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required, ASCP certification (HT or HTL) preferred.</li> <li>Histopathology experience preferred.</li> <li>Proficiency in routine histology techniques (embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, staining) preferred.</li> <li>Experience with IHC staining, including antibody selection, optimization, and troubleshooting preferred.</li> <li>Skilled in operating microtomes, cryostats, tissue processors, and automated stainers.</li> <li>Knowledge of tissue fixation, processing parameters, and artifact recognition.</li> <li>Familiarity with digital pathology systems.</li> <li>Understanding of CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Experience maintaining accurate QC, QA, and equipment maintenance documentation.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>This position is located in the Surgical Pathology lab at the Moses campus.</p>