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OpTech

Histology Technologist

OpTech, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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OpTech has a Tier One medical client with

two

Histology Technicians

position job openings. Location:

Detroit, MI Open shifts:

8-hour Day Shift and Afternoon Shift (no rotation) Assignment duration: 13 weeks with possible extension or permanent employment offer Compensation:

UP TO $38/hour + Employee benefits

JOB SUMMARY · Under limited supervision performs routine techniques on surgical, autopsy, and research tissue according to standardized procedures · Operates and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment required to perform analysis

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: · Cuts surgical, autopsy, research and neuropathology tissue using a rotary microtome · Embeds surgical, autopsy, research, and neuropathology tissue · Stains, coverslips and labels surgical, autopsy, research and neuropathology tissue · Under supervision, performs special stains according to standardized procedures · Maintains all equipment and instruments · May demonstrate work to help onboard others · Mixes and maintains all solutions including stains and special fixatives · Maintains and records all QC, CAP, QA instrument function and maintenance records · Maintains a current inventory of all reagents and supplies · Adheres to Standard Work for all job duties and reports deviations for correction. Participates in data collection and quality improvement efforts · Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ·

Vision Near Acuity:

Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less ·

Depth Perception:

Ability to judge distance and space relationships ·

Accommodation:

Ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus ·

Color Vision:

Ability to distinguish and identify different colors necessary to perform job functions

REQUIRED EDUCATION · Associate’s Degree with coursework in Anatomy, Biology, and/or Chemistry,

OR · Bachelor’s Degree program in medical technology, medical laboratory sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology,

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: HT(ASCP) certification preferred · ASCP Certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology)

OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! To view our complete list of openings, pleas e visit our website at www.optechus.com.