Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Saint Mary's Hospital, Lab Waterbury, CT PER DIEM

You would be responsible for accurately fixes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue for Pathologist interpretation and diagnosis. Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers.

What you will do:

• Assisting the Pathologist in the gross surgical specimen examination. Accurately labeling and embedding surgical and autopsy cases.

• Cutting and mounting surgical and autopsy cases. Staining specimens with H & E and special stains as required.

• Preparing and staining specimens for immunohistochemical studies.

• Receiving and preparing specimens to be sent to a reference laboratory.

• Filling all gross specimens, paraffin blocks and slides derived from surgical and autopsy specimens.

• Utilizing existing QC/QA program as required by regulatory agencies. Assisting in the inspection by all regulatory agencies.

• Entering diagnostic results into the laboratory computer. Maintaining and trouble shooting all instruments in the section.

Position Hours:

Per Diem

Minimum Requirements :

• Associate's Degree with courses in the biological sciences; 2 years' histology-related experience or formal training in all phases of histology, except electron microscopy.

• Experience Preferred.

• HT Certification in Histology by accrediting agency; or up to one year to obtain.

• Proficient in the use and limitations of all equipment in anatomical pathology.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team

• Opportunity to work closely with management in implementing changes and strategic goals

• Continuing education opportunities

• Generous shift differentials

Ministry/Facility 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 to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran