Histotechnologist

Tenet • Detroit, MI

8d

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Histotechnologist receives and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens, including frozen sections and specimens for special study, for microscopic and pathological examination. The role performs routine histological procedures and advanced histotechniques in immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy. It also supports pathologists with tissue dissection, specimen preparation, medical photography, and related laboratory tasks; maintains laboratory equipment and supplies; and may participate in staff training, procedure development, and research projects.

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system serving the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Its operations include core and specialty laboratories, rapid-response hospital laboratories, centralized stat and blood bank laboratories, and an outreach infrastructure with patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, courier services, marketing, and billing. DMCUL serves Southeast Michigan and provides reference laboratory services to other healthcare systems and out-of-state facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus two years of histotechnology training; or an Associate of Science degree or specified science college credits plus one year of histotechnology training; or a certificate from an accredited school of histotechnology.
• Must be registered as HTL (Histotechnologist), HT (Histotechnician), or registry eligible through the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists).

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, and prepare surgical and autopsy tissue specimens, including frozen sections and specimens for special study.
• Perform routine histological procedures, including embedding, sectioning, staining, cover slipping, and labeling.
• Perform advanced histotechniques in immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy.
• Assist pathologists with gross dissection of tissue specimens; set up the work area, instruments, and equipment.
• Prepare chemical reagents and solutions.
• File and retrieve slides, paraffin blocks, and surgical pathology reports; prepare and correlate slides and surgical reports for pathologists.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including quality control and preventive maintenance.
• Replenish stock reagents.
• Participate in training other laboratory personnel and in developing and implementing new procedures and research projects.
• Assist a pathologist or designee with tasks related to medical photography.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED