Histotechnologist: Precision Tissue Diagnostics Pro

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Pontiac, MI seeks a Histotechnologist to prepare and stain tissue specimens, process multiple tissue types, and produce slides for diagnostic interpretation. The role requires maintaining equipment, adhering to accreditation and quality control standards.

Responsibilities include performing embedding, microtomy, frozen sections and special stains, managing supplies, and supporting infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in the biological sciences, chemistry or in medical technology.
• Certified as a Histotechnologist within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stains specimens of human body tissue according to established procedures.
• Processes multiple tissue types by embedding, microtomy, frozen section, IHC and special stains.
• Operates, calibrates, prepares and maintains equipment for tissue processing and labeling.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory and ensures quality control and infection-control practices.

Skills

Histology

Tissue processing

Microscopy

Infection control

Education

Baccalaureate degree in biological sciences / chemistry / medical technology

Accredited histotechnology (HTL) program

Tools

Tissue processing equipment

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Pontiac, MI seeks a Histotechnologist to prepare and stain tissue specimens, process multiple tissue types, and produce slides for diagnostic interpretation. The role requires maintaining equipment, adhering to accreditation and quality control standards.

Responsibilities include performing embedding, microtomy, frozen sections and special stains, managing supplies, and supporting infection control practices.