Histology Lab Technician: Slide Prep & Frozen Sections

Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterbury Hospital is seeking a Histology Technician to perform slide preparation, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and cover slipping for pathology review. This role includes preparing slides for frozen sections and supporting the OR Lab, serving a patient population from neonate to older adult.

The position reports to the Support Service Manager and requires ASCP certification, a histotechnology program, and a high school diploma. Strong manual dexterity and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• HT (ASCP) certification or HLT (ASCP) certification is required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.
• High School diploma required.
• Accurate and precise histological technical skills.
• Have good manual dexterity/good visual skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment including off site OR Lab.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process gross surgical specimens according to established and written procedures.
• Cut, stain, mount and label slides according to defined techniques.
• Re-cut additional sections; perform stain as directed by the Team Leader, manager or pathologist.
• Prepare frozen sections for pathologists and keep OR lab supplied
• File and retrieve blocks and slides as necessary.

Education

ASCP HT/HLT certification

Histotechnology program

High School diploma

Job description

Waterbury Hospital is seeking a Histology Technician to perform slide preparation, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and cover slipping for pathology review. This role includes preparing slides for frozen sections and supporting the OR Lab, serving a patient population from neonate to older adult.

The position reports to the Support Service Manager and requires ASCP certification, a histotechnology program, and a high school diploma. Strong manual dexterity and accuracy are essential.