Histology Technologist I - PRN - Day - Danbury

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking a Histology Technician to accurately fix, embed, cut and stain tissue for Pathologist interpretation. You will provide quality technical and customer service to all customers and support residents and pathologists in the laboratory workflow.

The role requires an Associate's degree, Histotechnologist Certification (HTL ASCP) and relevant experience. Competitive hourly pay range reflects the technical skills and regulatory responsibilities of the pathology department.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Histotechnologist Certification (HTL ASCP) required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares slides for examination by embedding, cutting, mounting and staining.
• Assists Pathology Residents and Pathologists as needed in Frozen Section & Gross Room.
• Performs routine Histology procedures to prepare slides for examination by Pathologists.
• Performs special stains in accordance with quality standards.
• Maintains quality control, instrument maintenance and documentation for accrediting agencies.
• Communicates with coworkers, residents & pathologists to ensure quality and integrity of service.

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Histotechnologist Certification (HTL ASCP)

Job description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Accurately fixes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue for Pathologist interpretation and diagnosis. Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers. Performs all duties and competent in all areas of a Histology technician.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers in compliance with the expectations set by the organization.
• Performs computer accessioning and proper specimen labeling, ensuring specimen integrity.
• Assists Pathology Residents and Pathologists as needed in Frozen Section & Gross Room as needed.
• Performs routine Histology procedures necessary to prepare slides for examination by Pathologists, including but not limited to embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining.
• Performs special stains in accordance to quality standards.
• Initiates work procedures and performs all quality control, instrument maintenance & documentation required by accrediting agencies.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with coworkers, pathology residents & pathologists to assure the quality & integrity of the service.
• Maintain a safe environment for one's self and coworkers to comply with all regulatory agencies & with hospital's & Laboratory's Safety Programs.
• Assists in maintaining section's inventory to ensure proper levels of reagents, controls and disposables.
• Teaches and trains new employees, students and Pathology Residents.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned not limited to non-complex biopsy grossing.
• Performs IHC and/or grossing non-complex specimens.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Must have completed training papers, signed competency and be able to preform IHC or grossing of non-complex specimens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Required

Associate's degree

Preferred

3 years of job-related experience

Histotechnologist Certification (HTL ASCP)

Bachelor's degree

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 132

Department: Pathology Anatomic

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly