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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
Principle Duties And Responsibilities
sections, and performs other related duties as required.
orientates them on a supporting medium according to a special diagram obtained
from the physician.
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
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
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
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
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
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
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
Principle Duties And Responsibilities
sections, and performs other related duties as required.
- Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing,
orientates them on a supporting medium according to a special diagram obtained
from the physician.
- Places the specimen in a cryostat and cuts extremely thin sections and mounts
- Stains the microscopic slide and covers with a resin and cover glass for protection
- Maintains files on slides by the patient's chemosurgery or biopsy number, name,
- Decalcifies bone specimens and processes bone marrow specimens.
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
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
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
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: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
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
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com