Histotechnologist: Sign-On Bonus & Career Growth

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC University Laboratories in Detroit seeks a Histotechnologist for a full-time day shift (5:00 AM–1:30 PM) to prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens, perform embedding, staining and advanced histotechniques including immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy.

Under supervision, you will assist pathologists, manage slides and reports, and maintain lab equipment while supporting training of staff and new procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two years histotechnology training, or
• Associated of Science degree or xx number of college credit hours taken in science plus one year histotechnology training, or
• Certificate from accredited school of histotechnology.
• Must be registered as HTL (Histotechnologist), HT (Histotechnician), or registry eligible through the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists).

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and following established procedures, receives and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens (including frozen sections and specimens for special study for microscopic and pathological examination).
• Receives, logs, and performs standard histological procedures (embedding, sectioning, staining, cover slipping, labeling, etc.) on routine surgical and autopsy tissues specimens. Performs advanced histotechniques in immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy. Assists pathologist with gross dissection of tissue specimens; sets up area, instruments and equipment; prepares chemical reagents and solutions. Files and retrieves slides, paraffin blocks and surgical pathology reports; prepares and correlates slides and surgical reports for pathologist.
• Operates and maintains all laboratory equipment (including performing quality control and preventive maintenance); replenishes stock reagents. Participates in training other laboratory personnel, development and implementation of new procedures and research projects. Assists pathologist or designate in performance of tasks related to medical photography. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Histotechnology knowledge

Immunohistochemistry

Electron microscopy

Education

High school diploma + two years histotechnology training

AS degree or science credits + one year histotechnology training

Certificate from accredited histotechnology school

HT/HTL certification or registry eligible (ASCP)

Job description

Tenet Healthcare's DMC University Laboratories in Detroit seeks a Histotechnologist for a full-time day shift (5:00 AM–1:30 PM) to prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens, perform embedding, staining and advanced histotechniques including immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy.

Under supervision, you will assist pathologists, manage slides and reports, and maintain lab equipment while supporting training of staff and new procedures.