Histology Technician

4 weeks ago

Westerly, United States Yale New Haven Health Full time

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.

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