Histotechnician (HT)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Histotechnician to join our histology laboratory in Hartford, CT. You will prepare and process tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist, including fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and special stains).

The role may involve advanced techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, cryotomy, immunofluorescence, and tissue microarray, with emphasis on quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program or equivalent education.
• One year of clinical histology experience preferred.
• HT Certification (ASCP or equivalent) required or eligible.
• Good English communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with histology equipment and laboratory computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process tissue samples for histologic examination.
• Perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and special stains).
• Utilize advanced histology techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, IHC, ISH, cryotomy, immunofluorescence, and tissue microarray.

Skills

Histology

Tissue processing

Microscopy

Quality control

Customer service

Education

NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program

60 semester hours biology/chemistry + clinical experience

HT Certification (ASCP or equivalent)

Tools

EPIC

SunQuest

CoPath

Job description

Location

80 Seymour Street (10008)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most‑advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Description

Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine and complex histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and Special Stains) of human tissue for evaluation. This includes complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in‑situ hybridization, cryotomy, immunofluorescence, and tissue microarray.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program.
• Unless currently working as a Histotechnician in an approved clinical laboratory or HT certified (ASCP or equivalent), the education received from a NAACLS accredited HT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.

OR

• 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or an associate degree from an accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree and one year of full time acceptable clinical experience.
• At least 1 year of clinical histology experience.
• HT Certification [ASCP equivalent].
• Effective communication of English language.
• Proficiency in HHC Computer systems i.e. EPIC, SunQuest, CoPath preferred but not required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills and exhibit a professional attitude.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.