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National Society for Histotechnology

Histology Technologist

National Society for Histotechnology, 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)

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