Histotechnician (Traveler)

Synectics Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Histology Technician to perform routine and non-routine tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation and coverslipping for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.

Candidates should have at least an A.A./A.S. in histology or equivalent plus practical experience; ASCP HT certification or eligibility is preferred. The shift is Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, with full-time benefits including health, dental, vision and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• A.A./A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5 years full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.
• HT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible OR five years of full time experience in the last 10 years.
• Shift/Time Zone: Monday-Friday 2 pm-10:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform embedding and microtomy for specified specimen types.
• Ensure proper tissue processing and accessioning documentation.
• Perform coverslipping manually or with automated equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Adhere to quality control policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Histology

Quality control

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in Histology

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microtomy equipment

Staining equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Under general supervision, perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Under general supervision, perform special stains under approval of/at discretion of Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment. 9. Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

Minimum Qualifications

• A.A., A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5 years full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.
• HT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible OR five years of full time experience in the last 10 years
• Shift/Time Zone: Monday-Friday 2 pm-10:30 pm

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.