Histology Technologist (HT/HTL)

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates in Flint, MI seeks a skilled Histology Technician/Histotechnologist for a temporary contract. You will process, embed, cut, and mount tissue sections, then perform routine and special stains for pathologist analysis.

The role emphasizes quality control, equipment maintenance, and adherence to accreditation standards. Requires 2+ years of histology experience and ASCP HT/HTL certification, with documentation and updated resume.

Qualifications

• Active ASCP HT/HTL certification is REQUIRED.
• Minimum 2+ years of dedicated Histotechnician/Histotechnologist experience in an accredited lab is REQUIRED.
• Valid ASCP HT/HTL certification document and updated resume reflecting histology experience are REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue specimens for fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning and mounting onto slides.
• Perform routine and special stains to highlight cellular structures for pathologist review.
• Identify issues affecting stain/section quality and implement corrective actions to maintain accreditation standards.
• Maintain routine preventive and corrective maintenance on histology equipment and manage supplies.

Skills

Detail oriented

Histology knowledge

Education

ASCP HT/HTL certification

Tools

Microtomes

Processors

Stainers

Job description

Role Overview:

Seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Histology Technician (HT) / Histotechnologist (HTL) for a temporary contract assignment in Flint, MI. The Histotechnician will prepare human tissue specimens for microscopic examination and pathologist analysis—performing tissue fixation, processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, precision mounting, and diagnostic staining while managing laboratory quality-control standards and equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Scope:

• Specimen Processing & Slide Preparation: Examine, fix, and process tissue samples for optimal preservation; embed tissue blocks in paraffin wax; slice sections using microtomes or cryostats; and mount sections onto slides.
• Diagnostic Staining: Perform routine and special chemical stains or dyes on tissue samples to highlight cellular structures and pathological abnormalities for pathologist review.
• Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting: Identify procedural or technical factors impacting stain/section quality, taking swift corrective action to maintain accreditation standards.
• Equipment Maintenance & Inventory: Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory instrumentation (microtomes, processors, stainers); monitor quality-control logs and manage histology supplies.

Qualifications & Candidate Requirements:

• Education & Certifications:
  • Active Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification through the ASCP [REQUIRED].
• Clinical Experience:
  • Minimum 2+ years of dedicated Histotechnician/Histotechnologist experience in an accredited laboratory setting [REQUIRED].
• Submission Documentation: Valid ASCP HT/HTL certification document and updated resume reflecting relevant histology experience [REQUIRED].

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Shift Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (8.5-hour day / 8 paid hours per day).
• Weekend Requirements: No weekends required under standard staffing levels (weekends needed only if fewer than 4 histotechnicians are available during the week).
• On-Call Requirements: None.