Histology Technologist (HT/HTL)
MedlinkHealth Anesthesia•Flint, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Histology Technician (HT) / Histotechnologist (HTL) for a temporary contract assignment in Flint, MI. The Histotechnician will prepare human tissue specimens for microscopic examination and pathologist analysis—performing tissue fixation, processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, precision mounting, and diagnostic staining while managing laboratory quality-control standards and equipment maintenance.
Requirements
- Active Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification through the ASCP [REQUIRED]
- Minimum 2+ years of dedicated Histotechnician/Histotechnologist experience in an accredited laboratory setting [REQUIRED]
- Valid ASCP HT/HTL certification document and updated resume reflecting relevant histology experience [REQUIRED]
Responsibilities
- Examine, fix, and process tissue samples for optimal preservation.
- Embed tissue blocks in paraffin wax.
- Slice sections using microtomes or cryostats.
- Mount sections onto slides.
- Perform routine and special chemical stains or dyes on tissue samples to highlight cellular structures and pathological abnormalities for pathologist review.
- Identify procedural or technical factors impacting stain/section quality, taking swift corrective action to maintain accreditation standards.
- Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on laboratory instrumentation (microtomes, processors, stainers).
- Monitor quality-control logs and manage histology supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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