Histotechnologist

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a state-of-the-art laboratory, operating twenty-four hours per day, where you will be able to utilize your training, experience and skills to learn and grow. The AP Lab performs over 75,000 cases per year. There are on-site IHC (Immunohistochemistry) and Molecular labs and a significant opportunity for professional development. The lab is accredited by CAP, JCAHO; certified by CLIA and registered with the FDA.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Science or Applied Science (or equivalent) and completion of an accredited training program in Histotechnology.
May consider two years 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 2 requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current HT or HTL ASCP certification preferred.
1-3 years histology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing all necessary histology procedures pertaining to accessioning and the technical preparation of all pathology specimens.
Performing a variety of special stain procedures.
Operating and maintaining automated staining and cover slipper, tissue processors, microtomes, and cryostats.
Preparing solutions and reagents for immunostaining according to established formulas, using analytical balance, pH meter, and other instruments.
Functioning with the Pathologist in preparing frozen section slides.
Verifying accuracy of patient information and samples submitted for examination.
Accessioning and billing of cytology and surgical specimens through entering data into LIS computer application.
Ordering and printing labels and worklists.
Demonstrating understanding and proficiency of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining and coverslipping of surgical specimens using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety.
Demonstrating understanding and proficiency of a variety of special stains as requested by the Pathologist.
Demonstrating understanding and proficiency of immunohistochemical stains as requested by the Pathologist.
Freezing, cutting and preparing rapid H&E-stained sections for frozen tissue microscopic examination, using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety.
Checking stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation to determine completeness of sections, using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety.
Distributing slides and paperwork to pathologists.
Performing quality control on histology equipment.
Cleaning, stocking, and performing quality control of the work areas.
Safely working with lab chemicals including recycling, handling, and disposal.
Maintaining quality control and maintenance records within the pathology lab section under direction of the Section Leader and/or Manager.
Participating in the maintenance of the monthly pathology lab statistics.
Filing and/or pulling slides for slide conferences, old case review, etc.
Filing slides and blocks for appropriate storage.
Participating in continuing education programs.
Performing other duties assigned.