Technologist - Histology

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates is seeking an experienced Histotechnologist to prepare precise tissue sections for diagnostic analysis. The role focuses on tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, mounting, and staining with strict adherence to quality control.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of Histotechnologist experience and holds ASCP HT/HTL certification. Responsibilities include slide preparation, QC, preventive maintenance, and accurate documentation in a clinical laboratory

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Histotechnologist/Histotech – REQUIRED.
• HT or HTL certification through ASCP – REQUIRED.
• Strong knowledge of tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, mounting, and staining.
• Experience operating and maintaining histology laboratory equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues that may impact specimen quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare thin sections of human, animal, or plant tissue for microscopic analysis.
• Examine, fix, and process tissue specimens to ensure proper preservation.
• Perform paraffin embedding to prepare tissue for sectioning.
• Cut tissue specimens using a microtome or cryostat.
• Mount tissue sections onto slides.
• Stain tissue samples to highlight abnormalities and support accurate analysis.
• Recognize factors that may affect procedures and quality of results and take appropriate corrective action.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Monitor and manage laboratory supplies as needed.
• Follow laboratory quality-control procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, quality, and safety throughout all laboratory procedures.

Skills

Tissue processing

Embedding

Sectioning

Mounting and staining

Education

ASCP HT/HTL certification

Job description

HISTOTECHNOLOGIST

We are seeking an experienced Histotechnologist (Histotech) for a clinical laboratory opportunity. The ideal candidate will have strong tissue-processing experience and be skilled in preparing high-quality slides for diagnostic analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare thin sections of human, animal, or plant tissue for microscopic analysis.
• Examine, fix, and process tissue specimens to ensure proper preservation.
• Perform paraffin embedding to prepare tissue for sectioning.
• Cut tissue specimens using a microtome or cryostat.
• Mount tissue sections onto slides.
• Stain tissue samples to highlight abnormalities and support accurate analysis.
• Recognize factors that may affect procedures and quality of results and take appropriate corrective action.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Monitor and manage laboratory supplies as needed.
• Follow laboratory quality-control procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, quality, and safety throughout all laboratory procedures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Histotechnologist/Histotech – REQUIRED.
• HT or HTL certification through ASCP – REQUIRED.
• Strong knowledge of tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, mounting, and staining.
• Experience operating and maintaining histology laboratory equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues that may impact specimen quality.

CERTIFICATION:

• ASCP HT or HTL certification – REQUIRED.