Histotechnologist

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a skilled Histotechnician to prepare tissue samples for diagnostic review. You will perform frozen sections and detailed tissue staining to create slides used by physicians in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Responsibilities include preparing dyes, handling bone marrow specimens, and adhering to validated procedures to ensure timely, accurate results for patient care. Strong background in histology is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited bachelor's degree program in chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology, or clinical laboratory science, and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program.
• OR Baccalaureate degree and 1 year of histopathology clinical or 1 year histopathology research experience in the U.S. or Canada.
• OR Baccalaureate degree with HT(ASCP) certification and 6 months histopathology clinical or 6 months histopathology research in the U.S. or Canada.
• OR Completion of a 50-week U.S. military histotechnician training course.

Responsibilities

• Transform tissue specimens into crystal-clear slides for physicians to examine.
• Master frozen sections and tissue staining.
• Mix and prepare dyes and chemical solutions for histology.
• Handle bone marrow specimens with precision for patient outcomes.
• Execute established procedures delivering accurate and timely results.

Skills

Frozen sections

Tissue staining

Lab safety

Microscopy

Education

NAACLS accredited Histotechnician/Histotechnologist program

Baccalaureate degree in biological/chemical/physical science or medical technology or clinical laboratory science

HT(ASCP) certification

50-week U.S. military histotechnician training

Tools

Histology equipment operation

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

What You Will Do:

• Transform tissue specimens into crystal-clear slides for physicians to examine—you're essentially creating the visual story that leads to accurate diagnoses!
• Master the art of frozen sections and tissue staining, bringing specimens to life under the microscope.
• Mix and prepare dyes and chemical solutions like a laboratory scientist, ensuring every batch is perfectly calibrated for optimal results.
• Handle bone marrow specimens with precision and care, knowing your work directly impacts patient outcomes.
• Execute established procedures and protocols with excellence, delivering accurate and timely results that pathologists and patients depend on.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Completion of accredited bachelor's degree program in chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology, or clinical laboratory science, and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program.
• OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, AND 1 year of full-time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 1 year research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada.
• OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, and HT(ASCP) certification, with 6 months full-time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 6 months full-time research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada.
• OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military histotechnician training course.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of supervised training in a clinical laboratory in histologic techniques.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a histotechnologist.