Histology Technician: Precise Specimen Prep & Staining

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

Job summary

Trinity Health MI in Ann Arbor is seeking a Histology Assistant to support accessioning and technical preparation of pathology specimens in the Anatomic Pathology department. The role demands careful handling to ensure diagnostic accuracy and smooth workflow across the lab.

This full-time position runs Monday to Friday 9am–5:30pm with rotating call for weekends and holidays; requires a high school diploma or associate degree in a related science, plus ABHES/NAACLS-style training or equivalent,

Qualifications

• Education requirements include HS diploma or Associate degree in chemical/biological science or medical laboratory technology.
• 60 semester hours with a mix of chemistry/biology and medical technology courses plus required lab training.
• Laboratory training through ABHES/NAACLS accredited program or 3 months in each specialty for high complexity testing.
• One year experience in Cytology Preparation and/or Histology Processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes gross description and dictation of simple surgical specimens.
• Picks up pathology specimens from hospital locations.
• Handles, accessiones, and bills pathology specimens in LIS system.
• Prints labels and work lists.
• Answers telephone and assists coworkers, patients, staff, and pathologists as needed.
• Stains and coverslips all NON-GYN and GYN slides using proper techniques.
• Prepares frozen sections including cutting and staining.
• Assists Pathologists and Pathologist Assistants as needed.
• Distributes slides and paperwork to cytotechnologists or pathologists.
• Monitors inventory in Pathology areas.
• Follows storage and disposal policies for blocks, slides, and reports.

Skills

Cytology/Histology experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

HS diploma or Associate degree in chemical/biological science or medical laboratory technology

60 semester hours with required science coursework and lab training

ABHES/NAACLS accredited training or equivalent

Job description

Trinity Health MI in Ann Arbor is seeking a Histology Assistant to support accessioning and technical preparation of pathology specimens in the Anatomic Pathology department. The role demands careful handling to ensure diagnostic accuracy and smooth workflow across the lab.

This full-time position runs Monday to Friday 9am–5:30pm with rotating call for weekends and holidays; requires a high school diploma or associate degree in a related science, plus ABHES/NAACLS-style training or equivalent,