Histotechician | Tissue Processing & IHC Expert

Yale New Haven Health; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, seeks a Histology Technician in Anatomic Pathology. You will prepare tissue specimens and perform special stains, immunohistochemistry, and routine lab duties in a fast-paced pathology lab.

Requirements include an Associate degree with HT certification (ASCP) or eligibility, 1–2 years in an accredited Anatomic Pathology Lab, and exceptional manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field with HT certification ASCP or eligibility.
• 1–2 years in accredited Anatomic Pathology Laboratory preferred.
• HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility.
• Extreme manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Tissue Specimens for Processing per manual.
• Special and Immunohistochemistry Staining including decalcification checks.
• Equipment maintenance: clean microtome and associated tasks.
• Performs other related responsibilities as needed.
• Participates in continuing education to update skills.

Skills

Histology techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, seeks a Histology Technician in Anatomic Pathology. You will prepare tissue specimens and perform special stains, immunohistochemistry, and routine lab duties in a fast-paced pathology lab.

Requirements include an Associate degree with HT certification (ASCP) or eligibility, 1–2 years in an accredited Anatomic Pathology Lab, and exceptional manual dexterity and attention to detail.