Histology Technologist — Flexible Mornings, No Weekends

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

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.