Lab Technician Histology

Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterbury Hospital is seeking a Histology Technician to perform slide preparation, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and cover slipping for pathology review. This role includes preparing slides for frozen sections and supporting the OR Lab, serving a patient population from neonate to older adult.

The position reports to the Support Service Manager and requires ASCP certification, a histotechnology program, and a high school diploma. Strong manual dexterity and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• HT (ASCP) certification or HLT (ASCP) certification is required.
• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.
• High School diploma required.
• Accurate and precise histological technical skills.
• Have good manual dexterity/good visual skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment including off site OR Lab.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process gross surgical specimens according to established and written procedures.
• Cut, stain, mount and label slides according to defined techniques.
• Re-cut additional sections; perform stain as directed by the Team Leader, manager or pathologist.
• Prepare frozen sections for pathologists and keep OR lab supplied
• File and retrieve blocks and slides as necessary.

Education

ASCP HT/HLT certification

Histotechnology program

High School diploma

Job description

Perform all technical duties of slide preparation; processing, embedding, cutting, staining and cover slipping for Pathology review. Responsible for slide preparation of frozen sections and all functions in the OR Lab. Responsible for the proper service to the patient population which includes: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and older adult. This position reports to the Support Service Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and process gross surgical specimens according to established and written procedures.
• Cut, stain, mount and label slides according to defined techniques.
• Re-cut additional sections; perform stain as directed by the Team Leader, manager or pathologist.
• Prepare frozen sections for pathologists and keep OR lab supplied
• File and retrieve blocks and slides as necessary.

Requirements:

• HT (ASCP) certification or HLT (ASCP) certification
• Successful completion of accredited Histotechnology program
• High School graduate
• Accurate and precise histological technical skills.
• Have good manual dexterity/good visual skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment including off site OR Lab.