Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist on our Laboratory team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center- Middletown. Responsibilities Histotechnician Performs, evaluates, records and reports histological laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients on a variety of body fluids, tissues and biologic specimens. Recognizes problems and/or potential for problems within the assigned section regarding instruments, computers, and inventories. Displays sound, supportive and independent judgement to resolve issues equitably. Histotechnologist Performs, evaluates, records and reports histological laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of patients on a variety of body fluids, tissues and biologic specimens. Recognizes problems and/or potential for problems within the assigned section regarding instruments, computers, and inventories. Displays sound, supportive and independent judgement to resolve issues in the absence of a supervisor. Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine. Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health Medical Center. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $42.35 - $56.98 hourly. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Qualifications Histotechnician Minimum Education: A.A.S. degree in Medical Technology or related field. H.S. diploma accepted only with NYS license (Grandparented through licensure pathway). Minimum Experience: Minimum of recent one (1) year work experience and/or training in Histology preferred but new graduates of approved Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or Histological Technician (HT) Programs will be considered. Basic computer skills required. Skilled in histology techniques. Good communication practices. Required Certification/Registration: Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Certified Histology (or Clinical Laboratory) Technician. ASCP certification preferred. Histotechnologist Minimum Education: B.A./B.S. Degree in medical technology or related science. Minimum Experience: Minimum of recent one (1) year work experience and/or training in Histology preferred but new graduates of approved Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or Histological Technician (HT) Programs will be considered. Basic computer skills required. Skilled in histology techniques. Good communication practices. Charge Technologist: Six years (6) of experience at NYS Medical Laboratory Technologist level with two of those years in assigned section. Required Certification/Registration: Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a Certified Histology Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technologist. ASCP certification preferred. If not licensed, NYS permit required within two months of hire, NYS MT license required within one year of permit issuance. Once a Permit has been obtained, candidate may verify tests in areas that competency has been completed. Physical Requirements: Walking and standing, most of the day. Reaches for, lifts and carries light to moderately heavy equipment and supplies. Visual acuity and color discrimination is required. Ability to communicate effectively and to comprehend conversation. Must have manual dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination to handle and assist with instruments, slides, test tubes and other laboratory equipment .Capable of working long hours at varied times during the day or night. Alertness required during all phases.