Histotechnologist - Histology

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

At Henry Ford Health, the Histotechnologist works under general supervision to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation and support physicians in understanding tissue and organ function, tracking disease progression, and making diagnoses. The role includes preparing dyes and chemical solutions, processing frozen sections, following established procedures to ensure quality results, collaborating with physicians and laboratory teams, and performing related duties as needed. The position is day shift and 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited bachelor's degree program in chemical, physical, or biological science, medical technology, or clinical laboratory science, and successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program; or an alternative qualification listed in the job description.
• Alternatively, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time acceptable clinical experience or research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada.
• Alternatively, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, HT(ASCP) certification, and six months of full-time acceptable clinical or research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada.
• Alternatively, a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military histotechnician training course.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of supervised training in a clinical laboratory in histologic techniques to perform tissue staining procedures and process bone marrow specimens.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a histotechnologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation.
• Prepare dyes and chemical solutions according to established protocols.
• Process frozen sections.
• Collaborate with physicians and laboratory teams to support accurate diagnoses.
• Perform additional related duties as needed to support laboratory operations.
• Follow established procedures under general supervision to ensure quality results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time