Histotechnician (HT)

About the Role

Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine and complex histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and Special Stains) of human tissue for evaluation. This role also involves complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, cryotomy, immunofluorescence, and tissue microarray.

Location & Schedule

This is a day shift position with rotating holidays, located at Hartford Hospital in Bridgeport.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program. Unless currently working as a Histotechnician in an approved clinical laboratory or HT certified (ASCP or equivalent), the education received from a NAACLS accredited HT program is acceptable for a period of five years from the date of completion of that program.
• OR 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from an accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree AND one year of full time acceptable clinical experience.
• At least 1 year of clinical histology experience.
• HT Certification (ASCP or equivalent).
• Effective communication of English language.
• Proficiency in HHC Computer systems (e.g., EPIC, SunQuest, CoPath) preferred but not required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills and exhibit a professional attitude.

Benefits

Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance, along with opportunities for career development and growth across various locations in the state.