Compensation: $22.33 to $37.00 per hour (Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.)
The Impact You Can Make
Do you have a fascination with histology, and a passion for helping others? Our Histology department is looking for qualified candidates like you to apply for our Histotechnician opportunity! Come join our team of exceptional healthcare team members and take your specimen processing and preparation skills to the next level! If you are a board certified Histotechnician with a careful attention to detail and appreciation for the scientific method, this opportunity is for you!
Some position highlights include:
Full time opportunity with hours between 4 am and 5 pm
Office hours during the weekdays only!
Great for professionals who have a focused interest on histology
For new grads, we will provide an intensive and competent program for on-the-job training with a paid orientation phase to help ensure your success
For more experienced candidates, there are potential opportunities for professional growth through cross training, education, quality initiatives programs, and further certification
Other benefits include tuition/licensure reimbursement, a referral bonus program, free access to our Employee Assistance Program, and much more!
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)
Perform a variety of histologic procedures on a variety of patient specimens
Provide the Pathologists with quality slides with which to make their diagnosis
Assist the Pathologist with Frozen Sections
Collect, change and dispose of chemical solutions from the processors, histologic medical waste and chemical fixatives
Perform, evaluate, and document quality control according to established guidelines
Participate in departmental quality assurance activities
Perform the following procedures on surgical and autopsy specimens:
Identification
Specimen processing
Fixation/dehydration
Embedding
Microtomy/sectioning of embedded tissue
Cover-slipping
Staining
Managing Immunohistochemical procedures
What You Bring (Qualifications)
Education/Accredited Programs
2-year Associates in Science in a certified histological technician program or higher required
Licenses/Certificates/Registrations
New York State License Histotechnician/ ASCP board certification required
Experience/Abilities
Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and departmental procedures.
Ability to understand and comply with department/organizational safety manuals
Ability to understand communication with attending pathologist and or pathology assistant in both written and oral forms
Ability to demonstrate effective problem solving and team building skills
Ability to coach and orient newer staff regarding SOPS
Skills Required
- Associate of Science in a certified histological technician program or higher
- New York State License Histotechnician or ASCP board certification
- Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental procedures
- Ability to understand and comply with department/organizational safety manuals
- Effective written and oral communication with pathologists and pathology assistants
- Demonstrated problem solving and team building skills
- Ability to coach and orient newer staff regarding SOPs
What We Do
Albany Medical Center, northeastern New York’s only academic medical center, is one of the Capital Region’s largest private employers with more than 9,000 employees. Albany Medical Center provides the highest level of patient care across disciplines, while receiving regional, national, and international recognition for high standards in patient care, education, and biomedical research. The 766-bed Albany Medical Center offers access to the latest medical services and technological innovations and includes one of the busiest emergency rooms and trauma centers in New York, a children’s hospital and dedicated pediatric emergency room, intensive care units for adults and children, and organ transplant services. Albany Medical College graduates more than 200 medical doctors each year, as well as PAs, CRNAs, biomedical scientists, and bioethicists. Albany Medical College operates a biomedical research enterprise and the region’s largest physician practice with more than 500 doctors. Albany Medical Center, along with Albany Medical College, is a partner in the Albany Med Health System, the largest and only regionally governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England.
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