Histotechnician (Traveler)

the Client•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnician works onsite at a hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, under general supervision. This three-month contract role prepares tissue slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, processes accessioning and reporting paperwork, and supports routine laboratory operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and overtime is expected. The hospital site requires additional credentialing. The role requires an associate degree and qualifying recent experience, or a high school education or equivalent and five years of qualifying full-time Histotechnician experience within the last 10 years. HT (ASCP) certification, ASCP eligibility, or five years of qualifying full-time experience within the last 10 years is also required. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Either an A.A. or A.S. degree and at least one year of experience within the last 10 years, or a high school education or equivalent and five years of full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.
HT (ASCP) certification, ASCP eligibility, or five years of full-time experience within the last 10 years.
Ability to complete additional credentialing required for the hospital site.

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 selected 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 under the approval or 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.
Comply with local and federal regulations, CLIA, and CAP requirements.
Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.