Histotechnician

Selectminds; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a skilled Histotechnician to prepare tissue and other samples for pathology review while upholding accreditation guidelines and QA standards. The role involves operating histology equipment, labeling and staining slides, and maintaining records with precision.

Under supervision, you will assist with gross pathology tasks, prepare pap, Gynecologic and non-Gyn specimens, and ensure the integrity of specimens throughout processing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with coursework in chemistry and biology or HT program.
• Histotechnician certification required or obtained within 18 months.
• Ability to follow accreditation guidelines and QC standards.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue and other samples for gross pathology and microscopic examination.
• Maintain and QC equipment and records per standards.
• Embed, section, stain, and label slides accurately; document issues.
• Assist with pap, Gyn, and non-Gyn specimen preparation.
• Prepare frozen sections and ensure specimen integrity.

Skills

Histology techniques

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associates degree in chemistry/biology or HT program

Tools

Stainer

Microtome

QC charts

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Position Summary: Under direct supervision, prepares tissue and other biological samples for examination by pathologists and cytotechnologists. Performs quality assurance functions and maintain procedure manuals. Maintains laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• 1.Gross Pathology: Prepares specimens for gross description and assists at the grossing bench. Prepares frozen sections. Maintains the integrity of the specimen.
• 2.Routine Histology: Embeds specimens accurately. Cuts slides that are fully representative of the block and stains them with routine H and E stain. Maintains the integrity of the specimen.
• 3.Labels and distributes slides accurately. Performs maintenance and Q.C. on all equipment in the area. Communicates and documents any problems.
• 4.Operates, calibrates, prepares and maintains equipment for all types of tissue processing and labeling, recording and verifying the quality of slides for microscopic evaluation.
• 5.Maintains Stain Set-Up: filters stains, changes stains, washes stain dishes and cleans stainer according to QC chart. Documents on QC chart when stains are filtered/changed. Notifies pathologist of any discrepancies with appearance of stainer. Operates stainer according to type of specimen being stained. Performs special stains in a timely manner. Labels and distributes slides accurately.
• 6.Prepares pap, Gyn and Non-Gyn specimens: Matches patient information to requisition and specimen received.

Required:

• Associates degree including coursework in chemistry and biology or completion of an accredited histotechnician (HT) program.
• Histotechnician certification or certified within 18-months of hire or transfer.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 26010969
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.