Histology Technologist I - PRN - Day - Danbury

Responsibilities

• Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers in compliance with the expectations set by the organization.
• Performs computer accessioning and proper specimen labeling, ensuring specimen integrity.
• Affords assistance to Pathology Residents and Pathologists as needed in Frozen Section & Gross Room as needed.
• Carries out routine Histology procedures necessary to prepare slides for examination by Pathologists, including but not limited to embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining.
• Executes special stains in accordance to quality standards.
• Initiates work procedures and performs all quality control, instrument maintenance & documentation required by accrediting agencies.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with coworkers, pathology residents & pathologists to assure the quality & integrity of the service.
• Maintains a safe environment for one's self and coworkers to comply with all regulatory agencies & with hospital's & Laboratory's Safety Programs.
• Assists in maintaining section's inventory to ensure proper levels of reagents, controls and disposables.
• Trains and educates new employees, students and Pathology Residents.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned not limited to non-complex biopsy grossing.
• Performs IHC and/or grossing non-complex specimens.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Qualifications

• Completed training papers.
• Signed competency.
• Ability to perform IHC or grossing of non-complex specimens.