Histotechnologist/Medical Technologist

About the Role 

The role of the Histotechnologist at U.S. Urology Partners is to perform histology laboratory procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Director or designated Pathologist. The Histotechnologist position requires a highly organized individual who can safely manage more than one task at a time and move efficiently throughout the processes. The Histotechnologist must be able to work and interact as part of a team.  Clerical and non-specific duties may be done by a non-histotechnologist under the guidance of the histotechnologist. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

Clerical Duties: 

• Receives biopsy specimens, assigns case number and maintains a logbook. 

• Orders the appropriate Pathology report template and completes template in Electronic Medical Records system as required.   

• Maintains an accurate filing system for pathology reports, slides and blocks. 

• Responsible for sending out slides or blocks for consults, typing this data into the computer and refilling material when they are returned. 

• Orders laboratory supplies to ensure adequate on-site inventory at all times. 

• Monitors and records temperatures for histology equipment.  

• Ensures proper documentation is obtained prior to sending patient slides to medical institutions. 

Specific Histology Duties: 

• Gross processing of specimens. 

• Embeds and processes tissue. 

• Sections specimens on microtome. 

• Creates and labels microscope slides for examination. 

• Performs and documents routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.Monitors liquid waste material volumes and coordinates with recycling locations for safe removal. 

• Maintains working knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA compliance, and Joint Commission standards and applies these policies and procedures to daily responsibilities. 

• Regularly submits biopsy data to the NYSDOH Cancer Registry. Observes daily workload limits for prostate biopsy cases and miscellaneous biopsy cases. 

• Monitors and ensures required specimen retention times are met before specimen disposal. 

Non-specific Histology Duties: 

• Stains tissue slides using manual or automated processes. 

• May be asked to assists the Laboratory Pathologist with any changes to or improvements to the staining process. 

• Performs QI on cytology specimens 

• Covers slip specimen slides. 

• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

What We Expect from You 

• A.A.S. degree is required 

• Minimum of one year o