Histology Technician

Yale-New Haven Health • Mcgowan Corners, RI

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About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The role involves receiving, accessioning, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, mounting, and labeling surgical specimens for examination by the pathologist.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited histotechnician program within the last 5 years, or have a current HT(ASCP) certification.
• At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry.
• An associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry.
• One year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of Histology experience preferred.
• ASCP certification (HT-ASCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares gross surgical specimens for Pathology Assistant or Pathologist.
• Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing specimens and slides.
• Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Follows established guidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety.
• Participates in staff meetings, helps promote effective working relationships.
• Uses Patient/Family center values/Conducts all work activities with respect to the rights and wishes of patients, visitors and patients families.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees