Histotechnician

McLaren Health Care; Mount Pleasant (MI); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McLaren Health Care is seeking a qualified histotechnician to prepare tissue samples for pathologists, perform routine histology and tissue processing, and maintain accurate documentation and QC across the laboratory. The role includes embedding, sectioning, staining, labeling slides and preserving specimen integrity.

The position requires an Associate degree with chemistry/biology coursework or completion of an accredited HT program, plus HT certification within 18 months of hire.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of histology techniques and quality control procedures.
• Ability to assist in gross pathology and tissue processing as described in the job posting.

Aufgaben

• Prepares tissue and other biological samples for examination by pathologists.
• Performs routine histology embedding, sectioning, and staining.
• Labels and distributes slides, maintains equipment and records.
• Operates and maintains tissue processing equipment; documents QC.
• Prepares Pap, Gynecologic and non-Gyn specimens and matches patient info to requisitions.
• Maintains stain setup and QC charts; communicates discrepancies to pathologist.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment and adheres to infection control policies.
• Keeps current professional knowledge through workshops and literature.

Kenntnisse

Histology knowledge

Ausbildung

Associate degree with chemistry and biology coursework

Histotechnician certification

Jobbeschreibung

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.
7. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
9. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
10. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Daily Work Times: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• 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.