Histotechnologist (HT)

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

About The Position

The Histotechnologist performs procedures to generate microscopic slides for Pathologists. The role processes specimens according to established procedures in the gross area; correctly identifies patients throughout accessioning and related work; enters and verifies patient demographic information from requisitions; embeds tissue; and prepares and stains slides according to standard operating procedures. The Histotechnologist maintains equipment and reagents according to maintenance schedules, documents equipment maintenance, troubleshoots equipment and procedures, and performs quality control. The role meets or exceeds quality guidelines and turnaround times established by Pathologists. Hartford HealthCare describes itself as Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network and highlights career development and growth opportunities and a competitive benefits program intended to support work/life balance. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees and includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General, a multispecialty provider group, and visiting nurse services.

Requirements

At least one year of clinical histology experience.
Ability to read, speak, and write in English.

Nice To Haves

Twelve months of training in an approved and accredited school of histology.
Registration or eligibility for registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
At least one year of histology experience.

Responsibilities

Process specimens according to identified procedures in the gross area.
Properly identify patients throughout the accessioning process and related procedures.
Enter and verify correct patient demographic information from requisitions.
Perform tissue embedding.
Prepare and stain slides according to standard operating procedures.
Maintain equipment and reagents according to maintenance schedules.
Document equipment maintenance.
Troubleshoot equipment and procedures and demonstrate working knowledge of equipment functions.
Perform quality control according to established procedures.
Meet or exceed quality guidelines and turnaround times established by Pathologists.