Lab Technician-Histo

Perform all technical duties of slide preparation; processing, embedding, cutting, staining and cover slipping for Pathology review. Responsible for slide preparation of frozen sections and all functions in the OR Lab. Responsible for the proper service to the patient population which includes: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and older adult. This position reports to the Support Service Manager. • Receive and process gross surgical specimens according to established and written procedures.

• Cut, stain, mount and label slides according to defined techniques.
• Re-cut additional sections; perform stain as directed by the Team Leader, manager or pathologist.
• Prepare frozen sections for pathologists and keep OR lab supplied
• File and retrieve blocks and slides as necessary.

Requirements: • HT (ASCP) certification or HLT (ASCP) certification

• Successful completion of accredited Histotechnology program
• High School graduate
• Accurate and precise histological technical skills.
• Have good manual dexterity/good visual skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment including off site OR Lab.

The UConn Health Community Network is a not-for-profit organization created to extend UConn Health’s mission by partnering with community hospitals and connecting them to its clinical expertise, academic strength, and operational resources.

Today, the network is a thriving community‑based system of care serving more than 280,000 residents across the region. It employs over 2,000 professionals and supports a medical staff of roughly 700 clinicians.

At its core is Waterbury Hospital, a 347‑bed community teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Alongside Connecticut Children’s, the UConn Health Community Network Medical Group, Access Rehab Centers, and its role as a leading partner in the Harold Leever Cancer Center, the network has been shaping the region’s healthcare landscape for more than 130 years.

And Waterbury Hospital is only the beginning — the network is designed for continued growth, deeper partnerships, and broader regional impact.