Histology Technologist 1-Contractor

Histotechnologist Position at Danbury Hospital

Accurately fixes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue for Pathologist interpretation and diagnosis. Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers in compliance with the expectations set by the organization.

2. Performs computer accessioning and proper specimen labeling, insuring specimen integrity.

3. Assists Pathology Residents and Pathologists as needed in Frozen Section & Gross Room as needed.

4. Performs routine Histology procedures necessary to prepare slides for examination by Pathologists, including but not limited to embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining.

5. Performs special stains in accordance to quality standards.

6. Initiates work procedures and performs all quality control, instrument maintenance & documentation required by accrediting agencies.

7. Communicates effectively and appropriately with coworkers, pathology residents & pathologists to assure the quality & integrity of the service.

8. Maintain a safe environment for one's self and coworkers to comply with all regulatory agencies & with hospital's & Laboratory's Safety Programs.

9. Assists in maintaining section's inventory to ensure proper levels of reagents, controls and disposables.

10. Participates in Laboratory Performance Improvement Program.

11. Teaches and trains new employees, students and Pathology Residents.

12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

Required: Associate Degree Minimum Experience: one year Desired: Histotechnologist certification preferred or eligible.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 132

Department: Pathology Anatomic

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly