Per Diem Histotechnologist

Summit Health CityMD • New Britain, CT

3d

About The Position

Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the Pathologist.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor degree (AS/BS) or equivalent in Science from two/four year college. or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience to allow ASCP certification.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write technical procedures.
• Ability to speak effectively to pathologists, customers and employees of organization.
• Grossing experience required, must qualify under CLIA regulations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to use weight scales and metric measurements.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving computers, equipment, or procedures.
• Familiar with Microsoft office and all Windows programs.
• Written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
• Ability to set priorities, be organized and be a self-starter.
• Ability to be friendly, empathic and an adept communicator.
• Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.
• Travel to various practice locations may be required and will require ability to drive, valid driver’s license and use of own reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• H.T. or H.T.L. (ASCP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sections of human tissue for examination by accurately accessioning and grossing specimens.
• Operates all laboratory equipment, Microtome, Tissue processor, Stainers used to prepare tissue for microscopic exam for review by the Pathologist.
• Accurately labels specimens/slides.
• Appropriately stains slides.
• Performs special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and laboratory computers.
• Keeps accurate records including but not limited to equipment daily maintenance and repair, QA and QC records, temperature and equipment charts, safety procedures, training, exposure, and waste management.
• Examines slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation and stain quality meet laboratory requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for keeping work area clean, neat and organized.
• Completes thorough cleaning at the end of work period.
• Prepares chemicals and stains for performing tests.
• Uses all chemicals following safety procedures.
• Maintains accurate and adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Tracks utilization and expiration dates.
• Understands and follows all laboratory accreditation standards, OSHA, EPA and CLIA standards.
• Maintains educational credits and other requirements for licensure.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality, demonstrates attention to detail; improves processes.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• Vision
• FSA coverages
• 401k savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees