Histotechnologist Specialist - Dermatology & Mohs Surgery (Per Diem, Days)

Responsibilities: Registers specimens in the LIS.Processes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue producing high-quality slides. Prepares solution for processing tissue and staining of slides. Accurately performs special stains and IHC stains. Monitors reagents for use in the lab adhering to proper dilutions, expiration dates. Performs maintenance on all equipment per procedures. Completes required mandatories and continuing education as established by department. Monitors reagent and supply inventories. Promptly notifies appropriate person when reaches reorder level. Performs frozen sections for pathologist. Recognizes, analyzes problems using scientific methods. Reports issues to supervisor or lead tech. Participates in maintaining department technical readiness to meet regulatory compliance. Complies with all procedures and company policies. Assumes responsibility for channeling essential information to the appropriate personnel. Participates in department meetings. Supports a positive work environment. Works cooperatively with staff and other departments. Additional duties and responsibilities as requested by manager. Performs gross exam on biopsy specimens and submits specimens for processing accurately maintaining patient/sample identification.

Required Qualifications: Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or related field required or equivalent combination of education and work experience At least two years of relevant Medical Technology Laboratory experience required New York State Department of Education License or Limited Permit as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Certified Histological Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technician

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a Clinical or Pathology Laboratory a benefit, but not required Certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred, but not required

Education: Licenses /

Physical Requirements: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range: $36.75 - $46.00 City: Rochester Postal Code: 14625