Histotechnologist - Histology - 20 hrs - Midnights -

2 months ago


Detroit, Michigan, United States Henry Ford Health System Full time

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision and following established procedures, prepares specimens

of tissue for microscopic evaluation by a physician in order to provide information on the

functioning of tissues and organs and other information relative to the cause and

progress of the disease. Prepares dyes and chemical solutions, processes frozen

sections, and performs other related duties as required.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision. Obtains surgical specimens and orientates them on a supporting medium according to a special diagram obtained from the physician.
  2. Places the specimen in a cryostat and cuts extremely thin sections and mounts sections on glass slides.
  3. Stains the microscopic slide and covers with a resin and cover glass for protection and preservation of the tissue specimen.
  4. Maintains files on slides by the patient's chemosurgery or biopsy number, name, medical record number, diagnosis, and the location of patient's slide in the file.
  5. Decalcifies bone specimens and processes bone marrow specimens. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
    • Completion of accredited bachelor's degree program in chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology or clinical laboratory science, and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program OR o Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, AND 1 year of full time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 1 year research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada OR o Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, AND HT(ASCP) certification, with 6 months full time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 6 months full time research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada OR o Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military histotechnician training course.
    • At least one (1) year of supervised training in a clinical laboratory in histologic techniques to perform tissue staining procedures and the processing of bone marrow specimens preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a histotechnologist, preferred.

Additional Information

  • Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
  • Department: Pathology Surgical
  • Shift: Night Job
  • Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details

    This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more

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