Histotechnologist

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

10h

About The Position

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Histotechnologist to contribute to patient care by preparing and processing surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for microscopic and pathological examination. Under general supervision and following established procedures, the role performs routine histological procedures and advanced techniques, supports pathologists, maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, and participates in training, procedure development, and research activities.

DMC University Laboratories is a regional, integrated laboratory system serving the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. Its services include core and specialty laboratories, rapid-response hospital laboratories, centralized stat and blood bank labs, and an outreach infrastructure across Southeast Michigan.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus two years of histotechnology training; or an Associate of Science degree or the specified number of college science credit hours plus one year of histotechnology training; or a certificate from an accredited school of histotechnology.
• Must be registered as HTL (Histotechnologist) or HT (Histotechnician), or be 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 studies.
• 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 and set up work areas, instruments, and equipment.
• Prepare chemical reagents and solutions.
• File and retrieve slides, paraffin blocks, and surgical pathology reports; prepare and correlate slides and reports for pathologists.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including performing 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
• Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary 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