Histotechnician (Days 6a-12p) $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Yale New Haven Health•Westerly, RI

4d•$4,000•Onsite

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. Receive, accession, process, embed, cut,stain,mount and label surgical specimens for examination by the pathologist. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited histotechnician program within the last 5 years.
Current HT(ASCP) certification OR 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 (must include credit hours in both), or an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND 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 quidelines 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