Laboratory Technician - Histotechnologist (Hiring Immediately)

Job Description VHS is looking for a qualified Laboratory Technician - Histotechnologist. City: Syracuse State: NY Start Date: TBD End Date: TBD Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: 8 Hours Weekday shifts. Skills: Histotechnologist W2 Pay Rate: $36.00/hr plus $1,175/week in non-taxed travel per diem (must live further than 50 miles from the facility location) Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements upon application. Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Packages Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit Comprehensive Medical Benefits Robust Referral Bonus Program 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable Qualifications: NYS License/registration or limited permit to practice as a certified Histological Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technologist and two years of histology or clinical laboratory experience required. Ability to distinguish colors required. Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance. Duties: Possess and utilize technical skills in the histology and special procedures laboratory and assist in insuring histology clinical and research laboratory testing is performed in a timely and accurate fashion. Possess and utilize sectioning and staining skills in the histology laboratory. Perform special stains, immuno-histochemical stains and enzyme histochemistry. Perform more sophisticated histology procedures such as special stains, immuno-stains, eye pathology, neuropathology, enzyme preparation, nerve biopsies, renal biopsies and muscle biopsies. Assist in ensuring Histology laboratory testing is performed in a timely and accurate fashion. Perform appropriate computer data entry of Surgical Pathology and research specimens; responsible for maintaining current specimen computer records. Perform appropriate computer entry of billing information. Observe and contribute to laboratory safety at all times. Must maintain patient confidentiality. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNY