Histotechnologist

Histotechnician

Prepares (processes, embeds, cuts, stains) tissue specimen for microscopic examination by a pathologist so that a diagnosis can be made.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares tissues for microscopic examination including embedding tissue; microtome sectioning; routine H & E staining, coverslipping, and labeling slides.
• Performs dissection and gross description of specimens for reference and other tissue as needed.
• May prepare specimens for frozen section examination by a pathologist including the freezing, cutting, staining and preparation of slides. Maintains inventory of chemicals, stains and controls.
• May clean lab equipment/work area and communicate any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department. Participates in the maintenance of section equipment and quality control procedures.
• Will learn the skill set of a histotechnologist to include embedding tissue, cutting tissue, preparing slides, various staining procedures to include immunohistochemical staining, specimen processing, instrument operation and maintenance.
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
• Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Required Associate's Degree or equivalent
• CRT-Histotechnician, Certified (HT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred
• CRT-Histotechnologist (HTL) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred

Primary Location: SITE - 35 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name: Lab - Histology - GR

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

Days Worked: Variable

Weekend Frequency: N/A

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