Histotechnologist - Histology

Henry Ford Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The Histotechnologist works under general supervision to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation and support physicians in understanding tissue and organ function, disease progression, and diagnosis. The role includes preparing dyes and chemical solutions, processing frozen sections, collaborating with physicians and laboratory teams, following established procedures to ensure quality results, and performing other related duties as needed.

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 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; OR a baccalaureate degree and HT(ASCP) certification with six months of full-time acceptable clinical or research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada; OR a baccalaureate degree 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 the processing of bone marrow specimens.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a histotechnologist is preferred.

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 keep the laboratory running smoothly.
• Follow established procedures under general supervision to ensure quality results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time