Histotechnician (HT)

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare network where every moment matters! This role involves preparing and processing tissue samples using advanced histologic techniques. You'll work in a dynamic environment at a prestigious teaching hospital known for its cutting-edge treatments and innovative medical practices. With opportunities for career growth and a commitment to employee well-being, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient care. Embrace this moment to contribute to a thriving organization that values its employees and the community.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Program

Career Development Opportunities

Work/Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program is required.
• At least 1 year of clinical histology experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process tissue samples for histologic techniques.
• Perform complex histologic techniques for evaluation.

Skills

Histology Techniques

Effective Communication

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma

NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician Program

Associate Degree in Biology/Chemistry

Tools

EPIC

SunQuest

CoPath

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: Slightly flexible on start time, posting as 2:00-10:30PM

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 our 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. These techniques include fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and Special Stains) of human tissue for evaluation. This also encompasses 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 five years from the completion date.

• 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university, including at least 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (both required), OR an associate degree from an accredited college/university with at least 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry, 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 or equivalent].

• Effective communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in Hartford HealthCare computer systems such as EPIC, SunQuest, CoPath is preferred but not required.

• Excellent customer service skills and 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.