Job Description

Job Description

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Histology Technologist for a job in Hartsdale, New York.

• Specialty: Histology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: Ongoing
• 24 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Staff

The Histotechnician is responsible for preparing high-quality histologic slides used by pathologists for diagnostic interpretation. This role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with laboratory equipment, and strict adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The Histotechnician plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate specimen processing within the pathology department.

• Specimen Preparation: Receive, accession, and label tissue samples; ensure proper documentation and chain of custody.
• Tissue Processing: Embed tissue specimens in paraffin, section tissue using a microtome, and mount sections onto slides with precision.
• Staining Procedures: Perform routine and special stains, including H&E and various histochemical and immunohistochemical protocols.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments such as tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, and staining platforms.
• Quality Assurance: Follow quality control procedures; monitor reagents, troubleshoot staining or processing issues, and ensure compliance with laboratory standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA, OSHA).
• Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate logs, batching records, and quality control documentation.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to biosafety protocols and chemical handling procedures; uphold HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with pathologists, lab technologists, and support staff to meet turnaround times and improve workflow efficiency.

Required:

• Associate degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Technology, or a related field
• Completion of an accredited Histotechnology program
• HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility
• Knowledge of histologic techniques, fixation, tissue processing, microtomy, and staining procedures
• Strong manual dexterity and meticulous attention to detail

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a clinical or pathology laboratory
• Familiarity with automated staining systems and digital pathology tools

• Excellent hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Effective verbal and written communication

• Clinical laboratory or pathology department
• Exposure to biological specimens, chemicals, and laboratory equipment
• Requires standing for long periods and performing repetitive tasks
• Must follow laboratory safety protocols and PPE requirements

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.

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