Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

Ready to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment? Join our Lab Team at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, and bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impact—every single day.

Join a team where your expertise drives diagnosis, innovation, and teaching. As a key member of our clinical laboratory, you would be responsible for the preparation of all surgical and autopsy specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge includes the use of specialized instrumentation, IHC and special staining techniques, quality control requirements, and preventive maintenance. Responsible for the oversight of all routine histology and immunohistochemical (IHC) technical functions. This includes staining procedures, quality control, the work up of new antibodies, the set up and maintenance of instrumentation and the implementation of new procedures. Works with Manager to provide technical, financial, and regulatory oversight as assigned.

What you will do:

• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.

• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples; tissue processing; as well as processing paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.

• Ensure proper tissue processing. Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.

• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining. Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated. Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.

• Maintains adequate tissue bank to supply IHC and special stain tissue controls as needed.

• Perform special stain and IHC procedures.

• Participates in evaluating and implementing new histology and IHC instrumentation.

• Participates in development and ensures completion of competency testing for assigned staff per departmental requirements (routine histology and IHC).

• Able to identify and troubleshoot spurious routine histology and IHC staining reactions. Able to troubleshoot histology and IHC instrument malfunction and documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.

• Provide training and guidance to new employees, and students.

Position Hours:

• 40 hours, Nights: 11:00 pm - 7 am, Monday - Friday. Must be available on day shift for EPIC Training

Minimum Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both) AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program within the last 5 years; OR Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Histotechnologist.

• HTL ASCP required; Qualification in IHC (QIHC) by ASCP

• Must have experience in the following areas: Fixation, Microtomy, Processing, Staining, IHC staining, IHC optimization and validation.  Unless otherwise required by certification, licensure, or registration, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibilities listed in this description may be substituted for the minimally required education and/or experience listed in the Qualifications section noted above.

• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Our Mission and Core Values

• Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!

• Generous Shift Diffs

• Award-winning Hospitals and Departments

Ministry Information:

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.