Histotechnologist - Lab

Location Detail:

MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Detail:

Evening shift, 30 hours a week. 8 hr shifts, variable schedule. Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. The Histotechnologist performs the various procedures employed to generate microscopic slides for our Pathologists. Processes specimens according to identified procedures in the gross area. Properly identifies patients throughout the accessioning process. Enters and verifies correct patient demographic information from the requisition. Performs tissue embedding. Properly identifies patients throughout process. Prepares slides and stains according to SOP. Maintains equipment and reagents as identified on maintenance schedules. Documents for all equipment maintenance. Troubleshoots equipment and procedures and demonstrates a good working knowledge of equipment functions. Performs Quality Control according to established procedures. Meets or exceeds the quality guidelines and turnaround times as established by our Pathologists Qualifications Twelve (12) months of training in an approved and accredited school of histology is preferred. American Society of Clinical Pathologists registered or eligible preferred. At least one (1) year of clinical histology experience. Have at least one (1) year of histology experience preferred. Must be able to read, speak and write using the English language. We take great care of careers . With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.