Full timeDay ShiftSaint Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford CT
Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Pathology Laboratory Assistant to join our team of mission-driven Laboratory professionals. Our vision is to provide state-of-the-art healthcare to those within our local communities, creating a positive impact for each individual that walks through our doors.
You would be responsible for collection, triaging, delivery, accessioning, quality and tracking of all incoming gross pathology specimens.

What You Will Do:

• Pick up specimens from locations as needed and transports appropriately to the Pathology department and correctly identify specimens, registers, accessions and tracks, and delivers to appropriate location/department including send out testing.

• Performs frozen sections, assists with FNA’s and other procedures. Ensures supplies are ordered and organized for department.

• Ensures appropriate handling of blocks, specimens, and cassettes. Performs appropriate lab maintenance. Properly cleans and disinfects equipment, instruments and work areas.

• Confirms and verifies results by having in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instrumentation. Understanding of computer-based applications (email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office).

Work Hours/Shift:

• Full-time, Day Shift

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

• Experience: Hospital based pathology laboratory or gross room experience preferred.

• Skills: Organized and have the ability to learn new techniques, procedures and regulations efficiently. Able to organize workload effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy.

• Ability to pass drug screenings and background checks

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

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

• Engaged leadership

• Growth opportunities

• Competitive Benefits Package

• Generous shift differentials

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

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.