Histotech: Advanced Pathology Lab Technician

Trinity Health; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is seeking a Histotech to join the Anatomic Pathology department. You will perform histology procedures, prepare tissue slides, and support pathologists with frozen sections in a CAP/JCAHO accredited lab.

Requires an Associate degree or equivalent and completion of NAACLS accredited histotech program; 1–3 years histology experience preferred; on-site role with varied shift options and a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent and accredited histology program.
• Preferred HT/HTL ASCP certification.
• 1–3 years histology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information and samples for examination.
• Accessioning and labeling specimens in LIS system.
• Performs tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and coverslipping.
• Performs special stains and immunohistochemical stains as requested.
• Operates and maintains histology equipment including microtomes and cryostats.
• Maintains quality control records and lab safety procedures.

Skills

Histology

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Immunohistochemistry

Education

Associate degree in Science or Applied Science

NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program

HT/HTL ASCP certification preferred

Tools

LIS system

Microtome

Cryostat

Automated stainer

Job description

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is seeking a Histotech to join the Anatomic Pathology department. You will perform histology procedures, prepare tissue slides, and support pathologists with frozen sections in a CAP/JCAHO accredited lab.

Requires an Associate degree or equivalent and completion of NAACLS accredited histotech program; 1–3 years histology experience preferred; on-site role with varied shift options and a 40-hour week.