Histotechnologist

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Histotechnologist to cut, stain, and mount tissue specimens for diagnostic purposes in a full-time position based in Mount Clemens, MI. The role requires preparing slides and operating histology equipment, with emphasis on quality control and adherence to accreditation standards.

Qualified candidates will have a biology/chemistry/medical technology background (HTL program acceptable) and certification within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Certification as Histotechnologist to be achieved within 18 months of hire.
• Bachelor-level degree or HTL program completion as required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stains specimens of human tissue according to established procedures.
• Prepares solutions and performs mountings and stains; handles related service duties.
• Processes multiple tissue types using embedding, microtomy, frozen section, IHC and special stains.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment for tissue processing and labeling; ensures slide quality.
• Applies histopathological knowledge and tissue morphology to identify lesions and determine bedding and staining relations.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory and expediting orders as needed.
• Ensures infection-control and safety policies are followed; contributes to a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Skills

Histotech certification

Education

Baccalaureate degree in biological sciences/chemistry/medical technology or HTL program

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

Cuts, stains, mounts and studies specimens of human tissue to provide data on the functioning of tissues and organs, causes and/or progress of disease. Prepares microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes, performs diagnostic tests, maintains laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepares and stains specimens of human body tissue according to established procedures.
• Prepares solutions, performs special mountings and stains and performs related service duties.
• Processes multiple tissue types by embedding, microtomy, frozen section, IHC and special stains.
• Operates, calibrates, prepares and maintains equipment for all types of tissue processing and labeling, recording and verifying the quality of slides for microscopic evaluation.
• Applies knowledge of histopathological techniques and tissue morphology.
• Applies knowledge of tissue morphology to identify gross lesions ad to identify correct bedding, sectioning, and staining relations.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in the biological sciences, chemistry or in medical technology, or completion of an accredited histotechnology (HTL) program.
• Certified as a Histotechnologist within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Daily Work Times: 730am-5pm
• 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.