Histology Technician
Company: Yale-New Haven Health
Location: Westerly
Posted on: May 5, 2021
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Job Description:
OverviewTo be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day.Receive, accession,
process, embed, cut,stain,mount and label surgical specimens for
examination by the
pathologistEEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities* 1. Technical
Duties* 1.1 Prepares gross surgical specimens for Pathology
Assistant or Pathologist* 2. Other duties* 2.1 Maintains accurate
records of incoming and outgoing specimens and slides.* 3. Quality*
3.1 Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable
specimens* 4. Problem solving* 4.1 Follows established quidelines
for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems* 5.
Regulation Compliance* 5.1 Complies with established laboratory and
hospital policies for universal precautions and safety* 6. People*
6.1 Participates in staff meetings, helps promote effective working
relationships* 7. Customer Service* 7.1 Uses Patient/Family center
values/Conducts all work activities with respect to the rights and
wishes of patients, visitors and patients
familiesQualificationsEDUCATIONSuccessfully completed a NAACLS
accredited histotechnician program within the last 5 years. This
requirement is waived for individuals who have a current HT(ASCP)
certificationOR At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of
academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university,
with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of
biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or an
associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university,
with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of
biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one
year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology
laboratory.EXPERIENCEThree years of Histology experience
preferredLICENSUREASCP certification (HT-ASCP) preferred.YNHHS
Requisition ID164
Keywords: Yale-New Haven Health, Warwick , Histology Technician, Professions , Westerly, Rhode Island
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