Clinical Laboratory Technologist

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Montefiore · 111 East 210th Street

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Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License is required
Histopathology experience preferred
Proficiency in routine histology techniques (embedding, microtomy, cryotomy, staining) preferred
Experience with IHC staining, including antibody selection, optimization, and troubleshooting preferred
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

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City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Path - Surgical Pathology Lab Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: PER DIEM Scheduled Hours: Per Diem Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary Hourly Rate: $50.78 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. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here . 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. The Clinical Lab Technologist will prepare pathological slides for diagnostic procedures. Essential Functions: - Run tissue processor to produce paraffin blocks - Embed pathology specimen to view all layers - Cut Pathology specimens on rotary microtome - Stain routine Hematoxylin Eosin to view tissue section, stain routine special stains (GMS, AFB, PAS) in order to identify organism or specific tissue elements - Enzyme histochemistry (leder esterase) - Perform order entry and update on LISA to bill special stains - Label and sign out slides to assure accurate distribution of cases - Cover slipper (manual and automated), to ensure there is no water or air bubble under coverslip - Perform on all routine work, quality control to ensure high standard in the laboratory - Record equipment maintenance to ensure proper operation of equipment - Prepare solutions to ensure correct histological processing - Process requests from pathology residents and attendings to ensure that work order is complete - Assist in Immunohistochemistry procedure to identify antigens - File paraffin blocks and slides - Prioritize duties, tissue handling, sign out of cases - Trouble shoot technical procedures - Perform other duties in the department as needed

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