Histotechnologist

Histotech

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Mon-Fri 10am-6:30pm, Mon-Fri 4pm-12:30am or Sun-Thurs 10pm-6:30am

Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

Status: Full time, 40 hours a week

This is a state-of-the-art laboratory, operating twenty-four hours per day, where you will be able to utilize your training, experience and skills to learn and grow. The AP Lab performs over 75,000 cases per year. There are on-site IHC (Immunohistochemistry) and Molecular labs and a significant opportunity for professional development. The lab is accredited by CAP, JCAHO; certified by CLIA and registered with the FDA.

Education:

• Associates Degree in Science or Applied Science (or equivalent) and completion of an accredited training program in Histotechnology.
• May consider two years histology work experience with an Associate degree in Science OR a High School Diploma and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program.
• Qualified candidates must meet one or both of the first 2 requirements.
• Current HT or HTL ASCP certification preferred.

Experience:

• 1-3 years histology experience preferred.

Primary responsibilities include performing all necessary histology procedures pertaining to accessioning and the technical preparation of all pathology specimens. Additional responsibilities include performing a variety of special stain procedures, operate and maintain automated staining and cover slipper, tissue processors, microtomes, and cryostats. Prepares solutions and reagents for immunostaining according to established formulas, using analytical balance, pH meter, and other instruments. Function with the Pathologist in preparing frozen section slides.

Essential functions and responsibilities include verifying accuracy of patient information and samples submitted for examination, responsible for accessioning and billing of cytology and surgical specimens through entering data into LIS computer application, demonstrating understanding and proficiency of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining and coverslipping of surgical specimens, demonstrating understanding and proficiency of a variety of special stains as requested by the Pathologist, demonstrating understanding and proficiency of immunohistochemical stains as requested by the Pathologist, freezing, cutting and preparing rapid H&E-stained sections for frozen tissue microscopic examination, checking stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation to determine completeness of sections, performing quality control on histology equipment, cleaning, stocking, and performing quality control of the work areas, safely working with lab chemicals including recycling, handling, and disposal, maintaining quality control and maintenance records within the pathology lab section under direction of the Section Leader and/or Manager, participating in the maintenance of the monthly pathology lab statistics, filing and/or pulling slides for slide conferences, old case review, etc., filing slides and blocks for appropriate storage, participating in continuing education programs, and performing other duties assigned.

Our Commitment: Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.