Histotechnologist - Pathology Research - 40 hrs - Days -

CHEManager International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEManager International is seeking a skilled Histotechnologist to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation and assist physicians in diagnosing diseases. You will process frozen sections, stain slides, and maintain meticulous slide records, working under general supervision.

Qualified candidates will have NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician/Histotechnologist training or equivalent, with additional ASCP HT certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist training or equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge of tissue processing, staining and slide preparation practices
• Proficiency in preparing dyes, chemical solutions, and handling cryostat procedures
• Familiarity with maintaining slide files by patient and diagnosis information
• Certification by ASCP histotechnologist preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation under supervision.
• Obtain surgical specimens and orient them on a medium per physician diagrams.
• Operate cryostat to cut thin sections and mount on slides.
• Stain slides and cover with resin and cover glass for preservation.
• Maintain slide files with patient identifiers and diagnosis information.
• Decalcify bone specimens and process bone marrow specimens.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology or clinical laboratory science; NAACLS Histotechnician/Histotechnologist program

Bachelor's degree + 1 year histopathology clinical experience (US/Canada)

HT(ASCP) certification + 6 months histopathology experience (US/Canada)

50-week U.S. military histotechnician training course

1 year supervised histologic technique training (preferred)

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

• 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.
• Places the specimen in a cryostat and cuts extremely thin sections and mounts sections on glass slides.
• Stains the microscopic slide and covers with a resin and cover glass for protection and preservation of the tissue specimen.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• 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.
• Places the specimen in a cryostat and cuts extremely thin sections and mounts sections on glass slides.
• Stains the microscopic slide and covers with a resin and cover glass for protection and preservation of the tissue specimen.
• 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.
• 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.