Histotechician Associate

Yale NewHaven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a Histology Technician to perform tissue preparation and staining, maintain equipment, and support the pathology lab routine. The candidate will input data into the LIS and work within a patient-centered team to ensure quality results.

The role requires an Associate degree with HT certification (ASCP) or eligibility, plus 1–2 years in an accredited Anatomic Pathology Laboratory. Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field with HT certification ASCP or eligibility.
• 1–2 years of experience in accredited Anatomic Pathology Laboratory preferred.
• HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility.
• Extreme manual dexterity and attention to detail; good hand-eye coordination.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Tissue Speicimens for Processing.
• Special and Immunohistochemistry staining and maintaining logs.
• Maintains equipment; performs routine cleaning of microtome and related tools.
• Assists in cutting room as needed.
• Participates in continuing education and skill updates.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Fine motor skills

Effective communication

Education

ASCP HT certification or eligibility

Tools

LIS software

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.
Performs diversified routine and technical procedures. Exercises initiative and judgement to solve problems. Prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination. Inputs information into the LIS. Maintains equipment and prepares special stains and immunohistochemistry stains. Files surgical pathology blocks and slides. Has a working comprehension of the technical and procedural aspects of histopathology. Comprehends and follows Procedure guidelines. Recognizes unexpected results and instrument malfunction and takes appropriate action. Demonstrates laboratory technical skills to other laboratory personnel. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Prepares Tissue Speacimens for Processing
  • 1.1Adheres to the procedure manual for proper handling of specimens, and quality results in other situations.
• 2. Special and Immunohistochemistry Staining
  • 2.1Maintains log of specimens to be decaled. Checks each bone specimen for level of decalcification. Wash in water and place in container for processing.
• 3. Equipment Maintenance
  • 3.1Cleans microtome daily of paraffin by cleaning exterior with an antiseptic solution.
• 4. Performs other related responsibilities
  • 4.1Assist in cutting room as needed.
• 5. Participates in continuing education
  • 5.1Takes initiative to update knowledge of and skills in new procedures, equipment, methods, tools, and techniques

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Associates degree in a related field is with HT certification ASCP or eligibility

EXPERIENCE

One (1) to two (2) years' experience in accredited Anatomic Pathology Laboratory preferred.

LICENSURE

HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent or eligibility.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Extreme manual dexterity required. Excellent attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, technical, communication and organization skills required. Comprehends and follows procedural guidelines. Recognizes unexpected results and takes appropriate action.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Position requires steady hands and excellent dexterity. Extended hours sitting at a microtome are required. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. They are occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel. They must lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth, perception and ability to focus. They are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.