Guthrie · 2 days ago
Histology Technician - Histology - Full Time
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$27.58/hr - $43.70/hrGuthrie is a healthcare provider seeking a Histology Technician to prepare and stain microscopic tissue slides for examination by pathologists. The role involves ensuring proper specimen preservation, assisting with gross dissection, and maintaining laboratory supplies.
Health CareHospitalPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Ensures tissue specimens received are properly preserved at all points in the preparation process
Assists pathologist or pathologists’ assistant with gross dissection and processing of specimen
Assists with the preparation of frozen sections
Embeds tissue sample in paraffin block exercising appropriate independent judgment in relationship to orientation of specimen
Identifies normal tissue components and relationships as well as abnormal lesions in order to place specimen in proper position for sectioning
Cuts tissue paraffin blocks on microtome with proper positioning on slides. The ability to recognize variation in tissue specimen components and to modify techniques in sectioning for each type of tissue to achieve acceptable sections is essential. Sections are placed on microscopic slides preferably without artifacts
Maintains and monitors automatic slide stainer and its solutions to ensure proper staining of slides
Maintains inventory of histology supplies. Appropriately handling, storage and disposal of all chemical and other supplies
Maintains work and log sheets of patient and tissue specimen information, documenting appropriate controls and quality control
Assists with Pathology cutting room duties
Maintains block and slide storage and retrieves blocks or slides as needed
Assists with special send outs for specialized testing
Performs other duties as assigned, to include but not limited to typing, filing, answering telephones, and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of associate's degree required
Must be eligible for certification as a Histotechnician by the Board of Registry (ASCP) or HT (ASCP)
High school diploma required
Preferred
NYS Histotechnician or Histotechnologist license preferred
Will accept NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license, NYS Cytotechnologist license, NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician license in lieu
Certification as a Histotechnician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification with the ASCP (HT) or ASCPi (HT) credential is preferred
Graduate of an associate or higher degree Histotechnician program is preferred
Associates or Bachelor's degree in medical technology, or in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science preferred
Experience in the Histotechnology field is preferred
Previous experience working as a histotechnician is preferred but not required
Benefits
Up to a $15,000 sign on bonus
Company
Guthrie
Health care
Founded in 1910
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
Fidelis Care
2025-05-14Grant
Leadership Team
Edmund Sabanegh
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Guthrie Clinic
Brad Carvellas
SVP, Chief Digital Officer
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