Histotechnologist I

Job Details

• Category: Laboratory
• Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
• Job function: Operations
• Job family: Laboratory Operations
• Shift: Evening
• Employee type: Regular Part-Time
• Work mode: On-site

Job Description Histotechnologist I - Royal Oak MI Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of $10 for some or all hours worked on second shift and $15 for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Benefits Information We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• Vacation
• Health
• Flex Time

Part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week:

• 6 Holidays
• Plus 1 "MyDay" off if regularly scheduled to work 20 hours per week
• 401k pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• And so much more

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists according to policies and procedures.
• Capable of performing all the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
• Perform all special stain procedures.
• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
• May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
• May perform IHC testing.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
• Adhere to laboratorys quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.

Qualifications

• Job Requirements: AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
• 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician.
• Special Requirements: HT ASCP or HTL ASCP.

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