Histotechnician (HT) - Advanced Tissue Processing & IHC

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

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.