Histotechnician
Shelton, Connecticut, 06484, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- histotechnician
- histology
- pathology laboratory
Histotechnicians prepare and process human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination using specialized lab equipment and techniques such as microtomy and immunohistochemistry. They ensure quality control by maintaining instruments, performing staining procedures, and accurately documenting test results to aid in patient diagnosis. This role requires adherence to laboratory safety protocols, attention to detail, and effective collaboration within a pathology laboratory team.
Sign-On Bonus $7,500.00 ( External Candidates Only )
Work Schedule: 2nd Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.
Job Responsibilities
- Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
- Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
- Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
- Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
- Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
- Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
- Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
- Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
- Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
- Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
- Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
- Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
- Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Histology; no experience required OR
- Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science plus 1 year of experience (within the past 5 years) or completion of a Histology program (min 9 months)
- Previous experience in histology is preferred but not required
- Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
- Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
- Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
- Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
- Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!
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