Histology Technologist 1

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

Summary :

Accurately fixes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue for Pathologist interpreation 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.

Other information :

Required : Associate Degree

Minimum Experience : one year

Desired : Histotechnologist certification preferred or eligible.

Location : Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type : Full-Time

Standard Hours : 40.00

FTE :

Work Schedule : Day 8

Work Shift : This is a day shift position between the hours of 9 : 30 AM - 6PM.

Org Unit : 132

Department : Pathology Anatomic

Exempt : No

Grade : S9

Salary Range : $ - $ Hourly

Education : Essential :

• Associate's Level Degree

Working conditions : Essential :

EOE, including disability / vets.

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