Mohawk Valley Health System

Histotechnician - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System  •  $48/hr  •  Utica, NY (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and Histotechnology Supervisor, prepares microscopic slides of tissues for examination by the pathologist.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Performs assigned technical duties such as logging in specimens, changing solutions, instrumentation checks, accurate labeling, filing, changing of reagents/solutions and proper storing and disposing of specimens.
  • Provides assistance to pathologist in cutting of tissue sections and surgical/autopsy specimens for analysis.
  • Assist with preparing slides/specimens/blocks for send outs that are requested by the pathologist for consultation or request from an outside facility for review.
  • Maintains open communication with the Histology Supervisor, Pathologist and Laboratory management. Identifies any unusual patient data and/results and brings to the appropriate Pathologist attention.
  • Maintains awareness of MVHS policies and procedures relevant to the position and any changes that may occur.
  • Participates in continuous learning opportunities such as seminars, trainings, workshops, obtaining at least the minimum required amount of continuing education hours required per regulatory requirements per year.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

  • Post high school course in histotechnology or two year degree in related biologic science

Preferred:

  • Six to twelve months experience in histotechnology

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

  • NYS Histological Technician Certification or NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician Certification and appropriate training is required

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 97737

Department CLINICAL LABORATORY

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.50

FTE 1

Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union 2005 - CWA

Pay Range $33 - $48 per hour

Mohawk Valley Health System

About Mohawk Valley Health System

MVHS is dedicated to delivering premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do. MVHS strives to be the leading patient-centered medical and healing environment, the employer of choice and the pride of Central New York.

MVHS is the parent company of the Wynn Hospital as well as MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC) and Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County. MVHS serves a multi county area of central New York. The MVHS Medical Group has 15 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including Women’s and Children’s Health; General, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic and Neurological Surgery; Advanced Endoscopy, Wound Care, Bariatric, Cardiovascular, Comprehensive Stroke, Cancer, Immune Health, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Pulmonary Critical Care and Urology.

In October 2023, MVHS opened the Wynn Hospital – a new, state-of-the art hospital in downtown Utica. The Wynn Hospital replaces two aging community hospitals, St. Luke’s and St. Elizabeth, and is capable of handling 85-90 percent of all healthcare needs in the community. The Wynn Hospital will strengthen and grow full service cardiac offerings, support the development of a Neurosciences Institute that will include a Neurovascular Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, will be a world class diagnostic center, including Interventional Radiology and Advanced Endoscopy and provides a Level III Trauma Center plus the ability to serve 90,000 emergency visits per year.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Utica, NY
Year Founded
2014
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