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.
• As assigned, assists Pathologists by grossing biopsy specimens.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:  BS degree in biology, medical technology or other life sciences, or an AAS degree from an accredited program in Histotechnology. Good interpersonal and communication skills are considered essential for this position. HT (ASCP) or eligible. 

Technologist SL-1: NYS License as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility and 0-2 years demonstrated relevant laboratory experience. SL-2: NYS License as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility and 2-5 years demonstrated relevant laboratory experience. SL-3:  NYS License as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated relevant laboratory experience.

Technician SL-1:  NYS License as Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histological Technician or documented eligibility and 0-2 years demonstrated relevant laboratory experience. SL-2:  NYS License as Clinical Laboratory Technician or Histological Technician or documented eligibility and 2-5 years demonstrated relevant laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  Minimum one year Histology clinical laboratory experience, to include:  Special stains, Immunohistochemistry staining and Microtomy.

Special Notes:   Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview:  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. 
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following 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 5 panel drug screen*
• Successfully complete a Background Check investigation.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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