Corewell Health
Histotechnologist
The role of the Histotechnologist is to perform all of the specialized procedures performed in the Histopathology lab. These technologists perform IHC and DIF procedures, Enzyme Histochemistry, grossing of small biopsies, and are involved in laboratory education. The essential duties include: Embedding and properly orienting surgical, autopsy, and cytology cell block tissue for microtomy. Cutting routine tissue specimens according to defined protocols. Performing routine and special staining of microscopic tissue sections. Assisting the Pathologist with OR frozen section cases. Depending on the campus location, may independently perform Immunoperoxidase staining, microtomy of FFPE tissue, and Direct Immunofluorescent staining, including flash freezing and cutting of fresh biopsies. Procedures use both manual techniques and complex equipment. Preparing fresh tissue biopsies for enzyme histochemical procedures using cryotechniques. Performing and troubleshooting all enzyme histochemical procedures. Under the supervision of the pathologist, performing grossing of small biopsies. Assisting in teaching in the Histotechnologist school to include: Laboratory Demonstrations, Lectures, preparation for laboratory assignments. 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 required: A. Education / Training:
Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent. Preferred attendance of an accredited NAACLS Histotechnology program. B. Work Experience:
None C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:
Histotechnologist (ASCP) certification or certification eligible. Must pass exam within one year of hire. D. Other Qualifications:
Participates in: Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department. Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO). Assists in training new hires as applicable/assigned. 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.
The role of the Histotechnologist is to perform all of the specialized procedures performed in the Histopathology lab. These technologists perform IHC and DIF procedures, Enzyme Histochemistry, grossing of small biopsies, and are involved in laboratory education. The essential duties include: Embedding and properly orienting surgical, autopsy, and cytology cell block tissue for microtomy. Cutting routine tissue specimens according to defined protocols. Performing routine and special staining of microscopic tissue sections. Assisting the Pathologist with OR frozen section cases. Depending on the campus location, may independently perform Immunoperoxidase staining, microtomy of FFPE tissue, and Direct Immunofluorescent staining, including flash freezing and cutting of fresh biopsies. Procedures use both manual techniques and complex equipment. Preparing fresh tissue biopsies for enzyme histochemical procedures using cryotechniques. Performing and troubleshooting all enzyme histochemical procedures. Under the supervision of the pathologist, performing grossing of small biopsies. Assisting in teaching in the Histotechnologist school to include: Laboratory Demonstrations, Lectures, preparation for laboratory assignments. 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 required: A. Education / Training:
Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent. Preferred attendance of an accredited NAACLS Histotechnology program. B. Work Experience:
None C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:
Histotechnologist (ASCP) certification or certification eligible. Must pass exam within one year of hire. D. Other Qualifications:
Participates in: Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys as applicable to the assigned department. Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO). Assists in training new hires as applicable/assigned. 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.