Histology & Cytology Lab Technician

IHA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is seeking a Histology Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology department. Responsibilities include accessioning, technical preparation of specimens, slide staining, and assisting pathologists.

This on-site role requires attention to detail and familiarity with cytology and histology procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or an associate degree in a related field, with healthcare training or lab coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, from an accredited institution preferred, OR education/training equivalent.
• 60 semester hours or equivalent including 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology or 24 semester hours of science with chemistry/biology credits and related lab training.

Responsibilities

• Completes gross description and dictation of simple surgical specimens.
• Picks up pathology specimens from hospital locations.
• Entries data into LIS, prints labels and work lists, and handles billing.
• Assists pathologists and cytotechnologists as needed.
• Stains and coverslips all NON-GYN, GYN, and other pathology slides.
• Prepares frozen sections including cutting and staining.
• Monitors inventory and follows storage and disposal policies.

Skills

Cytology preparation

Histology processing

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in chemical/biological science or medical lab technology

Job description

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is seeking a Histology Assistant to support the Anatomic Pathology department. Responsibilities include accessioning, technical preparation of specimens, slide staining, and assisting pathologists.

This on-site role requires attention to detail and familiarity with cytology and histology procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or an associate degree in a related field, with healthcare training or lab coursework preferred.