Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Histology Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Part-timeWesterly, RI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Successfully complete a NAACLS-accredited histotechnician program within the last five years, unless holding current HT(ASCP) certification; alternatively, have at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college or university, including 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry combined with credit in both subjects, or an associate degree with the same biology and chemistry coursework, and one year of full-time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory.

Responsibilities

Receive, accession, process, embed, cut, stain, mount, and label surgical specimens for examination by the pathologist.
Prepare gross surgical specimens for the Pathology Assistant or Pathologist.
Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing specimens and slides.
Investigate and document problems with unacceptable specimens.
Follow established guidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent, or specimen problems.
Comply with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety.
Participate in staff meetings and help promote effective working relationships.
Conduct work activities in accordance with patient- and family-centered values and respect the rights and wishes of patients, visitors, and patients' families.

Desired Qualifications

Three years of histology experience is preferred.
ASCP certification (HT-ASCP) is preferred.

Overview

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
Responsibilities

1. Technical Duties

1.1 Prepares gross surgical specimens for Pathology Assistant or Pathologist

2. Other duties

2.1 Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing specimens and slides.

3. Quality

3.1 Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens

4. Problem solving

4.1 Follows established quidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems

5. Regulation Compliance

5.1 Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety

6. People

6.1 Participates in staff meetings, helps promote effective working relationships

7. Customer Service

7.1 Uses Patient/Family center values/Conducts all work activities with respect to the rights and wishes of patients, visitors and patients families

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited histotechnician program within the last 5 years. This requirement is waived for individuals who have a current HT(ASCP) certificationOR 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.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of Histology experience preferred

LICENSURE

ASCP certification (HT-ASCP) preferred.

YNHHS Requisition ID

133431

About the Company

Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Yale New Haven Health is a health system that operates five hospitals (Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly) and provides access to a wide network of primary care physicians and specialists through Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. Through its affiliation with Yale University and Yale School of Medicine, it connects patients to the latest medical treatments and research. Its facilities and outpatient locations enable coordinated care across a single organization that aims to be more patient-focused, more accessible, and more cost-effective. The system delivers care by combining hospital services, primary and specialty care, and advanced clinical relationships to integrate treatment with ongoing research and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative therapies and personalized treatment options.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New Haven, CT
Founded: 1996

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