Histology, Bench Technologist, Day Shift - $2800/week at Healthcare Connections, Inc. in Watertown, New York

Job Description:

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Position & Client Overview:

We are seeking a travel Histotechnologist for a day shift position in amazing upstate New York in Jefferson County. If you enjoy winter activities, this the time of the year to be there! There are many outdoor activities available with beautiful scenery, lakes, fascinating parks and the nearby Adirondack mountains . If you love exploring the fresh outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity.


Weekly Pay Range: $2,800


Job Summary:

Perform routine specimen preparation which involves cutting various tissue types and mounting them on glass slides for examination under the microscope by the pathologist.


Nationally certified histotechnician experienced in receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the pathologist. Able to perform complex histologic procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using scientific principles learned from NAACLS training and 1 year of experience.


Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Remove tissue from a preservative solution, remove water from the sample, and replace it with paraffin wax
• Embed sample in a larger block of wax to prepare it for slicing before mounting it on a microtome
• Slice or section the sample then stain with special dyes and mount on a slide for viewing with a microscope

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry
• HT/L(ASCP) certification
• Or on the job trained/non certified per the lab approval
• New York license is required
• Mohs experience is a plus

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.


HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. Apply Now