Histotechnologist

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist works in the Anatomic Pathology laboratory at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, a state-of-the-art laboratory operating 24 hours a day and processing more than 75,000 cases annually. The laboratory includes on-site immunohistochemistry and molecular labs and offers opportunities for professional development. It is accredited by CAP and JCAHO, certified by CLIA, and registered with the FDA. The position performs histology procedures related to accessioning and the technical preparation of pathology specimens. Duties include tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining, immunohistochemical staining, frozen-section preparation, equipment quality control, and maintenance of work areas and records. The role works with pathologists and follows established quality-control standards to support patient safety. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Shift options are Monday through Friday, 12:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. A $5,000 bonus is offered.

Requirements

Associate degree in Science or Applied Science (or equivalent) and completion of an accredited training program in Histotechnology; candidates must meet this requirement or one of the listed alternative qualifications.
Alternatively, two years of 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 two stated qualification pathways.

Nice To Haves

Current HT or HTL ASCP certification preferred.
One to three years of histology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify the accuracy of patient information and submitted samples.
Accession and bill cytology and surgical specimens by entering data into the LIS application.
Order and print labels and worklists.
Perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and coverslipping of surgical specimens according to quality-control standards.
Perform special stains and immunohistochemical stains as requested by the pathologist.
Freeze, cut, and prepare rapid H&E-stained sections for frozen-tissue microscopic examination.
Check stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation for completeness of sections.
Distribute slides and paperwork to pathologists.
Perform quality control on histology equipment; clean, stock, and perform quality control of work areas.
Safely handle, recycle, and dispose of laboratory chemicals.
Maintain quality-control and maintenance records under the direction of the Section Leader and/or Manager.
Participate in maintaining monthly pathology laboratory statistics.
File and retrieve slides for conferences, old-case reviews, and other needs; file slides and blocks for storage.
Participate in continuing education programs.
Perform other assigned duties.