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Medical Technologist & Lab Technician

Histology Technologist

Job in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06860, USA
Listing for: Norwalk Hospital Association
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-20
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Medical Technologist & Lab Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29.65 - 55.55 USD Hourly USD 29.65 55.55 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Histology Technologist I - FT - Day

Summary

Accurately fixes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue for Pathologist interpretation and diagnosis. Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers.

Responsibilities
  • Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers in compliance with the expectations set by the organization.
  • Performs computer accessioning and proper specimen labeling, ensuring specimen integrity.
  • Assists Pathology Residents and Pathologists as needed in Frozen Section & Gross Room as needed.
  • Performs routine Histology procedures necessary to prepare slides for examination by Pathologists, including but not limited to embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining.
  • Performs special stains in accordance to quality standards.
  • Initiates work procedures and performs all quality control, instrument maintenance & documentation required by accrediting agencies.
  • Communicates effectively and appropriately with coworkers, pathology residents & pathologists to assure the quality & integrity of the service.
  • Maintain a safe environment for one's self and coworkers to comply with all regulatory agencies & with hospital's & Laboratory's Safety Programs.
  • Assists in maintaining section's inventory to ensure proper levels of reagents, controls and disposables.
  • Participates in Laboratory Performance Improvement Program.
  • Teaches and trains new employees, students and Pathology Residents.
  • Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Education

    ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

    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

    Norwalk Hospital Association

    Org Unit

    361

    Department

    Pathology Anatomic

    Exempt

    No

    Salary Range

    $29.65 - $55.55 Hourly

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