Histology Technologist

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a skilled histotechnologist to join The Hospital of Central Connecticut's pathology lab. You will prepare and process tissue samples for histologic evaluation by a pathologist, performing fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and special stains).

You may utilize advanced techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, cryotomy, immunofluorescence, and tissue microarray as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or NAACLS-accredited histotechnician/histotechnologist program.
• ASCP Histotechnologist certification or ASCP Histotechnician with 3–5 years experience.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe laboratory environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.
• Knowledge of pathology, management, education, and regulations in histotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine and complex histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
• Includes fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and Special Stains).
• Utilizes advanced histology techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, cryotomy, immunofluorescence, and tissue microarray.

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: Mon -Friday, No weekends , No Holidays Variable start time between 4:30 - 5:30 am

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Description

Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine and complex histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and Special Stains) of human tissue for evaluation. This includes complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, cryotomy, immunofluorescence, and tissue microarray.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program.
• ASCP Histotechnologist Certification Or, ASCP Histotechnician with 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards.
• Ability to be flexible as required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.