Per Diem Histology Technician - Gastroenterology

Per Diem Histology Technician - Gastroenterology

Job Category: Clinical Support for Medical Offices

Requisition Number: PERDI
001696

Posted: April 8, 2026

Employment Type: Part-Time;
On-site

Location: PACT and PACT MSO Gastroenterology Center, Hamden, CT 06518, USA

Pay Range: $30.00 to $38.00 an hour

By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.

COVID-19 Considerations: Masks are optional for employees, visitors, patients, vendors, etc. All employees are strongly encouraged and recommended to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination routinely. Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.

About the Company: PACT MSO is a Management Service Organization that supports numerous physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere.

About the Position: PACT MSO has a busy Gastroenterology Group that is seeing a Per Diem Histotechnologist to work in their Pathology Department. The position is located in Hamden. Potential working hours would be afternoons and on Saturdays on a Per Diem schedule.

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.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• May perform gross tissue examination (high complexity testing) if meets personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
• Prepare slides for routine staining.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Ability to prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• May be required to obtain and validate control tissue used in special stains.
• Might be required to perform special stain procedures.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill of histology.
• Works autonomously.
• Critical thinking skills including problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

• AA, AS, BS degree or equivalent training and experience.
• HT or HTL ASCP certification preferred.
• 3 years or more of Histology experience as a Histotechnologist.
• Science background (CLIA High Complexity Testing regulations) required.

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

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