Histology Technologist — Tissue Diagnostics Pro

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

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.