Clinical Laboratory Technologist​/Technician -Histology

Job Description - Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician
-Histology (2504649)

Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician
-Histology

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population and follows all laboratory procedures and protocols with interpretation of such policies as necessary to ensure proper patient care and safe work equipment. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician may include but are not limited to the following:

• Will paraffin and embed the following: biopsy, routine surgical specimens, placenta, autopsy and research tissue.
• Perform paraffin microtomy techniques which include the use of the microtome to produce 2-5 micron sections.
• Stain, coverslip and case assemble, label and distribute all prepared histology sections.
• Follow all appropriate protocols for all LIS systems:
  Copath, Ventana Benchmark, Ultra, Symphony, Vantage and Copath.
• Will complete all routine and special requests for additional levels, recuts, special stains and immunohistochemistry requests; verifying each upon completion in Copath and documenting the above for QA purposes.
• Perform the battery of special stains and immunohistochemistry used in diagnostic histopathology.
• Rotate responsibility for the above and perform the necessary maintenance of all laboratory instrumentation, including but not limited to the changing of instrument reagents used to process, stain, and coverslip tissue. Responsible for appropriate QA documentation with regard to maintenance and temperature logs to be performed on a daily basis.
• Assist Pathologists by grossing renal, never muscle and biopsy specimens.

Qualifications

Required NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or NYS License as a Histology Technician. Good interpersonal and communication skills are considered essential for this position. HT (ASCP) or eligible. Experience in renal, nerve, muscle specimens and biopsy grossing.

Preferred NYS License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist. BS degree in biology, medical technology, or other life sciences, or an AAS degree from an accredited program in Histotechnology. Minimum one year Histology clinical laboratory experience, to include:
Special stains, Immunohistochemistry staining and Microtomy. Bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, or other life science.

Pre‑employment Requirements

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at .

Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range for this position is $108,569 - $122,265 / year.

Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full‑time positions ($4000)

Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.