Certified Histological Technician

Duties

• Directs all performance of Surgical Pathology laboratory testing, which includes Histology. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Histology laboratory including but not limited to ensuring processing systems are functioning properly and samples are processed in a timely manner.
• Supervise the technical staff as it relates to processing of gross specimens for Pathology studies/biopsies. Interacts with the NCB Pathology Accessioning staff in the performance and assisting of processing frozen section specimens. Maintain stringent standards for quality identifying any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results.
• Manage the Histology technical staff on the laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures, technical/process, troubleshooting, improvement procedures, staff training and education programs.
• Responsible for Pathological waste disposal and safety policies of laboratory management for laboratory personnel in both Anatomic & Clinical Pathology who work with carcinogenic or potentially carcinogenic substances. As well as responsibility of removing all hazardous waste. Maintain exposure monitoring of staff in Anatomic Pathology and Parasitology annually.
• Monitors the hazardous waste manifest to ensure and document by EPA standards that the waste removed from the laboratory is properly delivered to the offsite waste management facility that will store, treat, or dispose of the hazardous waste.
• Coordinates the centralization of autopsy services at Jacobi for Lincoln, South Brooklyn Hospitals in addition to our own cases (Jacobi / NCB) preparing and processing autopsy for all four sites.
• Responsible for the preparation of cell blocks, slides and special stains for Non-GYN & FNA Cytology specimens from other H H sites.
• Prepare biopsy specimens from other H H clinics and supervising cell blocks for the EBUS specimens from 11West and provide rapid on-site adequacy evaluation to the pulmonary team.
• Responsible for the validation and quality assessment of new equipment and technology (Sakura tissue processors, autostainers, coverslippers and special stain automation.
• Establishes work schedules and assigns technical personnel to ensure adequate laboratory coverage. Prepares any necessary documents for personnel action, time sheets, and overtime authorization.
• Evaluates employee work performance and competencies and develops technical skills of staff through didactic training.
• Assumes responsibilities from the Director of Pathology and Administrator in activities as product evaluation, test development and QI validation studies.
• Prepares and maintains inventory reports of reagents, supplies and equipment ensuring adequacy of supplies.
• Oversees the performance, maintenance and storage of the recycling unit and its products.
• In conjunction with Environment of Care and the Director of Safety, maintains and re-evaluates chemical inventory on an annual basis, and monitors the storage of alcohol will be kept at a maximum of 40 gallons within the guidelines of the New York City Fire Department.
• Provide employees with information and training about hazardous chemicals.
• Ensures that Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals in the inventory is available to laboratory staff.
• Interact with nursing professionals and administrative staff regarding quality assurance affairs, hospital-wide and maintain documentation on quality assurance data.
• Review and edit department policy and procedure manuals as needed.
• Oversee department preparation for inspection by regulatory agencies. Ensure laboratory is in compliance with Federal, State, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organizations, and the College of American Pathologists regulations.
• Perform CAP proficiency surveys and oversee conformity to requirements.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment.
• Establish uniform method for monitoring and documenting Formaldehyde and Xylene Vapor in the Histopathology and Parasitology labs.
• Plan, organize and directs the activities of hazardous management / waste in the Laboratory.
  
  

Skills: 1 year Histological Technician experience.

Certification/Licenses

• Valid certification as a Histologic Technician issued by NYSED,
• BLS preferred.
  
  

Schedule Notes

• Histotechnologist issued by NYSED, Primary Source Verification required.
• Supervisory experience Please see the shift time, hours per week/day on the request and ensure your worker will be able to commit to the schedule provided by the facility.\
• CURRENT HISTOLOGY LICNENSE REQUIRED Anatomic Pathology Valid license to practice as a
  
  

Shift timings: 08:00 AM EST - 04:00 PM EST

Minimum Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Department: PATHOLOGY

Hours Per Day: 8.00

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Days Per Week: 5.00

ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified job seekers with our client programs while meeting all parties’ financial needs and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Private, Public and Government sectors across North America.

ATD Technology, LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties' financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract, Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000, mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial, Public and Government sectors.