Histology Technologist 1-Contractor
Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
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Job Summary
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 ones self and coworkers to comply with all regulatory agencies & with hospitals & Laboratorys Safety Programs.
9. Assists in maintaining sections 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.
Other Information:
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
Required Experience:
Contract
About Company
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