Histotechnician (Traveler)

the Client•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnician (Traveler) performs routine and non-routine activities to prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists. Working under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, this role supports Corewell Health laboratory operations on a three-month travel assignment at an onsite hospital location in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The position works Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with overtime expected per assignment terms. The hospital site requires additional credentialing, which candidates must complete before the assignment begins. The role includes processing accessioning and reporting paperwork; ensuring proper tissue processing; performing embedding and microtomy for designated specimen types; preparing slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining; coverslipping stained slides manually or with automated equipment; and performing approved special stains. The Histotechnician also performs routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment, files completed blocks and slides, documents quality control activities, and maintains a clean, organized work area. The position must meet laboratory and corporate safety, quality, and quality assurance standards and comply with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations. Candidates must meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: an associate degree and at least one year of acceptable Histotechnician experience within the last 10 years, or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of full-time acceptable Histotechnician experience within the last 10 years. HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility is also listed. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree and at least one year of acceptable Histotechnician experience within the last 10 years; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of full-time acceptable Histotechnician experience within the last 10 years.
HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility, or five years of full-time experience in the last 10 years, as stated in the education requirements.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
Candidates must be prepared to complete the hospital facility's additional credentialing requirements before the assignment starts.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in preparing slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.
Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
Ensure proper tissue processing.
Perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by the Histology Manager or Supervisor.
Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
Coverslip stained slides manually or using automated equipment.
Perform special stains with the approval of or at the discretion of the Histology Manager or Supervisor.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment.
File finished blocks and slides.
Follow laboratory quality control policies and document quality control activities.
Meet corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards and comply with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Complete required hospital facility credentialing before the assignment starts.