Histology Technologist (HT, HTL)

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT is seeking a Histotechnologist to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist. Responsibilities include fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy and staining (H&E and special stains).

Requirements: Bachelor's degree or NAACLS-accredited histology program, ASCP Histotechnologist certification or ASCP Histotechnician with 3–5 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician/Histotechnologist program.
• ASCP Histotechnologist Certification or Histotechnician with 3–5 years experience.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and regulatory requirements for a safe lab environment.
• Adaptability to laboratory needs related to testing and scheduling.
• Knowledge of pathology, management, education, and regulations impacting histotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist.
• Perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and Special Stains).
• Follow OSHA procedures and maintain a compliant, safe laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet testing and scheduling needs.

Skills

Histotechnology knowledge

Laboratory safety

Regulatory compliance

Flexibility/adaptability

Pathology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or NAACLS-accredited histology program

ASCP Histotechnologist Certification

ASCP Histotechnician with 3–5 years experience

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 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.

Qualifications

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.

• 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.