Histotechnologist - 40 hrs - Afternoons -

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Histotechnologist to join their Pathology Surgical department. In this role, you will prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation, ensuring accurate and timely results that aid in disease diagnosis. Your expertise in histologic techniques and specimen processing will be essential in supporting the medical team. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact patient care. If you are passionate about laboratory science and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited bachelor's degree in relevant science.
• At least one year of supervised training in histologic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for microscopic evaluation and perform tissue staining.
• Process and maintain files on slides according to patient records.

Skills

Tissue Staining Procedures

Histologic Techniques

Specimen Processing

Cryostat Operation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science

Histotechnician/Histotechnologist Program

HT(ASCP) Certification

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general supervision and following established procedures, prepares specimens of tissue for microscopic evaluation by a physician in order to provide information on the functioning of tissues and organs and other information relative to the cause and progress of the disease. Prepares dyes and chemical solutions, processes frozen sections, and performs other related duties as required.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision. Obtains surgical specimens and orientates them on a supporting medium according to a special diagram obtained from the physician.
2. Places the specimen in a cryostat and cuts extremely thin sections and mounts sections on glass slides.
3. Stains the microscopic slide and covers with a resin and cover glass for protection and preservation of the tissue specimen.
4. Maintains files on slides by the patient's chemosurgery or biopsy number, name, medical record number, diagnosis, and the location of patient's slide in the file.
5. Decalcifies bone specimens and processes bone marrow specimens.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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.

• At least one (1) year of supervised training in a clinical laboratory in histologic techniques to perform tissue staining procedures and the processing of bone marrow specimens preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a histotechnologist, preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Pathology Surgical
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable