Histotechnician

In July 2024, we were recognized by U.S. News & World Report with an impressive performance. Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital tied for the top spot in the state, ranks No. 10 nationally out of 257 hospitals in the OB/GYN category, ranked in the top 50 for nine specialties and had high performing ratings in 19 procedures and conditions. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan's first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Histologic Technician is the preparation of microscopic sections of human tissue for evaluation by a Pathologist. Specimens include surgical, autopsy, bone marrow and cell blocks.

The process includes embedding, microtomy and routine staining of all specimens submitted by the Pathologist/Pathologists' Assistant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Embeds and properly orients surgical, autopsy and cytology cell block tissue for microtomy

2. Cuts routine tissue specimens according to defined protocols

3. Performs routine and special staining of microscopic tissue sections

4. Assists the pathologists with OR frozen section cases

This document 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.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

A. Education / Training:

* Associate degree required

* Will accept those students that do not have a degree that have attended a NAACLS accredited HT Program

B. Work Experience:

* None

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:

* Minimum Histotechnician (ASCP) certification or certification eligible. Must pass exam within one year of hire.

D. Other Qualifications:

* Participates in:

o Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys as

o applicable to the assigned department.

o Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO)

o Assists in training new hires as applicable/assigned

o Staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned

* Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks accurately and timely. Mindful of

appropriate use of laboratory funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use of supplies.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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