Histotechnician - Join a Cutting-Edge Pathology Team

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Histotechnician to prepare and process tissue samples for histologic examination by a pathologist. You will perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy and staining, escalating to advanced techniques as needed.

Requirements include NAACLS HT program or equivalent, with at least 1 year of clinical histology experience and HT certification (ASCP or equivalent) preferred. Strong English communication and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency with NAACLS HT program.
• 60 semester hours biology/chemistry with required credits, or an associate degree with biology/chemistry plus one year clinical experience.
• HT Certification (ASCP equivalent) preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process tissue samples for routine and complex histologic techniques.
• Perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and Special Stains).
• Execute advanced techniques: enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, cryotomy, immunofluorescence, tissue microarray.
• Communicate findings effectively and ensure quality control and documentation.

Skills

Communication in English

Customer service

Professional attitude

Education

NAACLS HT program

60 sem hrs biology/chemistry

Associate degree + 1 year clinical exp

Tools

EPIC

SunQuest

CoPath

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Histotechnician to prepare and process tissue samples for histologic examination by a pathologist. You will perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy and staining, escalating to advanced techniques as needed.

Requirements include NAACLS HT program or equivalent, with at least 1 year of clinical histology experience and HT certification (ASCP or equivalent) preferred. Strong English communication and professionalism are essential.