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Histotechnologist

Histotechnologist

CompanyCorewell Health
LocationFerndale, MI, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent
  • CRT-Histotechnologist (HTL) – ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology 1 Year required

Responsibilities

  • Embeds and properly orients surgical, autopsy and cytology cell block tissue for microtomy.
  • Cuts routine tissue specimens according to defined protocols.
  • Performs routine and special staining of microscopic tissue sections.
  • Assists the Pathologist with OR frozen section cases.
  • Independently perform Immunoperoxidase staining, microtomy of FFPE tissue.
  • Independently perform Direct Immunofluorescent staining, including flash freezing and cutting, of fresh biopsies.
  • Prepare fresh tissue biopsies for enzyme histochemical procedures using cryotechniques.
  • Performs and troubleshoots all enzyme histochemical procedures.
  • Under the supervision of the pathologist performs grossing of small biopsies.
  • Assists in teaching in the Histotechnologist school to include: Laboratory Demonstrations, Lectures, preparation for laboratory assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred attendance of an accredited NAACLS Histotechnology program.