Histology Technologist I: Tissue Processing & Staining Expert

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 84,926,000 - 159,173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Danbury Hospital in the Northwell system seeks a Histology Technician to accurately fix, embed, cut, and stain tissue for pathologist interpretation and diagnosis. You will provide quality technical and customer service to all customers and perform routine histology procedures to prepare slides for examination by pathologists.

The role requires an Associate's degree, 3 years of related experience, and preferred Histotechnologist Certification (HTL ASCP).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• 3 years of job-related experience
• Must have completed training papers, signed competency, able to perform IHC or grossing of non-complex specimens

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 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.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Associate degree

Histotechnologist Certification (HTL ASCP)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Danbury Hospital in the Northwell system seeks a Histology Technician to accurately fix, embed, cut, and stain tissue for pathologist interpretation and diagnosis. You will provide quality technical and customer service to all customers and perform routine histology procedures to prepare slides for examination by pathologists.

The role requires an Associate's degree, 3 years of related experience, and preferred Histotechnologist Certification (HTL ASCP).