Digital Scanning Technician 1

Job details

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by research at the Sloan Kettering Institute, MSK scientists collaborate to drive innovative translational and clinical research that advances the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians who carry this mission forward globally. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the nation for over 30 years, MSK is a global leader in cancer care and research.

Position Summary

The Digital Scanning Technician I (DST I) supports the Digital Pathology team by performing foundational slide handling, preparation, tracking, and scanning support activities. This role ensures pathology glass slides are accurately processed, quality-checked, and documented to support timely digital imaging and patient care workflows. The position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established standard operating procedures.

Role Overview

Slide Handling & Preparation

• Receive, sort, and handle pathology glass slides per departmental workflows
• Prepare and label slides for digital scanning
• Verify slide labels, accession numbers, and case information for accuracy
• Identify and escalate physical slide issues as needed
• Bundle, stage, and route slides for scanning workflows

Digital Scanning Support

• Support prospective scanning workflows
• Perform barcode scanning and tracking in LIS to maintain chain-of-custody
• Ensure accurate tracking of slides throughout all workflow stages

Quality Control (QC)

• Perform pre-scan slide quality checks to support optimal image quality
• Ensure barcode and label readability for scanning
• Conduct final quality and accuracy checks prior to case processing
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot slide and scanner issues per SOPs

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document activities in LIS, logs, and QC tracking tools
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of patient and specimen data entry
• Escalate issues to senior staff or leadership as appropriate

Team & Operational Support

• Collaborate with Digital Scanning Technicians, laboratory staff, and clinical teams
• Participate in training, competency assessments, and cross-training activities
• Support operational needs, including variable workflows and shift coverage

Key Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic computer and data entry proficiency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and commitment to patient safety
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare, laboratory, or pathology setting
• Interest in digital pathology or healthcare technology

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management and task prioritization
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills

Career Progression

This role provides a foundation within the Digital Scanning Technician career ladder, with opportunities for advancement based on competency, performance, and operational needs.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (onsite)
• Includes evening and weekend shifts
• This position may be eligible for shift differential pay due to evening hours, in accordance with MSK compensation policies.

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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