Histology Technician

***Please note we are relocating to Wethersfield, CT in 2025***

Connecticut GI, a division of GI Alliance, is looking for a Full time Histotechnologist to join our Norwich Pathology lab! We are the largest gastroenterology practice in the state of Connecticut with 31 Care Centers and still growing. Our employees are the foundation of our practice and we pride ourselves on the fact that we have been named a TOP WORKPLACE 8 times! Our team of clinical and administrative support staff work collaboratively with our physicians and advanced practitioners to provide our patients with the most comprehensive and compassionate care. Here at CTGI our promise is to treat every patient as if they were a member of our own families, and we are looking for team members who also embody this vision!

A Short List Of Reasons Why You Should Work For CTGI

• Selected as a Top Workplace 8 Times
• Competitive Pay
• Very Fast-Growing Practice

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Lab Manager, the Histotechnologist position is responsible for processing all specimens received in the Histology laboratory under minimal supervision. This position requires independent judgment in selection of methodologies utilized in processing tissue specimens and in solving routine problems. The Histotechnologist receives all histology specimens and processes them using various methodologies, complex machinery and staining systems. The Histotechnologist will then prepare the slides for Pathologist review by cutting prepared blocks of tissue utilizing complex machinery. Histotechnologists are then responsible for appropriately staining the slides whether with routine, special or immunohistochemical stains. Throughout this process the Histotechnologist is responsible for labeling, entering and tracking the progress of the specimen until it reaches the Pathologist for diagnosis. The Histotechnologist must be familiar with all laboratory policies and procedures. The position is also responsible for the maintenance of the histology area by maintaining inventory and supplies, cleaning and organizing of work stations, disposal of biological waste, adherence to all compliance and operational procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Determines appropriate handling and tissue processing for specimens, and priorities on requested procedures.

· Utilizes appropriate equipment with precision for all histological protocols.

· Performs complex staining techniques and demonstrates competency with immunohistochemical procedures.

· Performs computer data entry, recall, and labeling on complex pathology network (LIS).

· Performs routine preventative maintenance, cleaning, and minor adjustments on all lab equipment.

· Prepares and examine solutions for contamination, impurities, or instability.

· Follows procedures on all lab tests.

· Examines microscopically all stained slides and controls to determine accuracy of the last test and make modifications to the procedures as needed.

· Retrieves and stores specimens properly for long term storage.

· Assists in maintaining accreditation standards, to include all check sheets and quality control information sheets.

· Maintains archived Histological slides and blocks.

· Performs all procedures in a timely manner.

· Assists in the ordering of laboratory supplies to maintain proper inventory.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Knowledgeable of all lab procedures and specimen submission requirements.

· Understand and use proper safety practices.

· Experience using laboratory equipment such as complex machinery and staining systems.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills

· Ability to prioritize and multi-task

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Histotechnologist Certification required

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Job Type: Full Time

Qualifications

Education:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· *Associate’s degree in science or equivalent science education required for Histology Technicians performing gross examination of specimens and other high complexity testing.

· Education and training sufficient to support CLIA 88 requirements for the position held. This is to be reflective of the scope of practice in regular scheduled responsibilities and pay grade meeting all HCFA-CLIA 88 “testing personnel” criteria.

Experience: One (1) year experience in laboratory setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications: N/A

Performance Requirements

· Must be reliable

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Ability to compile data

· Ability to follow instructions/procedures

· Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers

· Ability to perform work activities in a team environment with open communication.

· Ability to maintain attention to detail and concentrate for extended periods of time.

· Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while under substantial time pressures and still maintain quality patient care

· Proficient technical (computer) skills with keyboarding.

· Strong multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment

· Self-motivated with initiative.

· Strong sense of ethics.

Physical Requirements

· Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.

· Use of hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls.

· Reach with hands and arms

· Occasionally climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

· Constantly talk, hear and smell.

· Frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move 25 to 50 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Equipment Operated

This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Also, laboratory equipment is used daily.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional laboratory environments. Frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, moving/mechanical parts, sharp objects, blood or body fluids, communicable diseases, computer monitors, repetitive motions. Local travel in the region may be required to another location as needed.