Histology Technician

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated histotechnician to join their team in Bristol. This role involves preparing surgical specimens, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in histology, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a team that values integrity, respect, and accountability, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts patient lives every day.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NAACLS-accredited histotechnician program within the last 5 years.
• At least 60 semester hours of academic credit in biology and chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare gross surgical specimens for Pathology Assistant or Pathologist.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing specimens.

Skills

Histology

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

NAACLS-accredited histotechnician program

Associate degree in biology or chemistry

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities include:

1. Technical Duties
   • Prepare gross surgical specimens for Pathology Assistant or Pathologist.
2. Other duties
   • Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing specimens and slides.
3. Quality
   • Investigate and document problems with unacceptable specimens.
4. Problem solving
   • Follow established guidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent, or specimen problems.
5. Regulation Compliance
   • Comply with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety.
6. People
   • Participate in staff meetings and promote effective working relationships.
7. Customer Service
   • Use patient/family-centered values and conduct all work activities with respect to the rights and wishes of patients, visitors, and patients' families.

Qualifications

Education

Successfully completed a NAACLS-accredited histotechnician program within the last 5 years, or possess a current HT(ASCP) certification. Alternatively, at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, including 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or an associate degree with similar coursework, and one year of full-time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory.

Experience

Three years of histology experience preferred.

Licensure

ASCP certification (HT-ASCP) preferred.

Requisition ID: 133431