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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

**Job Title:** Histotech

**Department:** Anatomic Pathology

**Location:** Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

**Hours:** 40 hours a week

**Shift:** Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm

This is a state-of-the-art laboratory, operating twenty-four hours per day, where you will be able to utilize your training, experience and skills to learn and grow. The AP Lab performs over 75,000 cases per year. There are on-site IHC (Immunohistochemistry) and Molecular labs and a significant opportunity for professional development. The lab is accredited by CAP, JCAHO; certified by CLIA and registered with the FDA.

Education

+ Associates Degree in Science or Applied Science (or equivalent) and completion of an accredited training program in Histotechnology.

+ May consider two years histology work experience with an Associate degree in Science **OR** a High School Diploma and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program.

+ **Qualified candidates must meet one or both of the first 2 requirements.**

+ **Current HT or HTL ASCP certification preferred.**

Experience

+ 1-3 years histology experience preferred.

POSITION PURPOSE

Primary responsibilities include performing all necessary histology procedures pertaining to accessioning and the technical preparation of all pathology specimens. Additional responsibilities include performing a variety of special stain procedures, operate and maintain automated staining and cover slipper, tissue processors, microtomes, and cryostats. Prepares solutions and reagents for immunostaining according to established formulas, using analytical balance, pH meter, and other instruments. Function with the Pathologist in preparing frozen section slides.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Verifies accuracy of patient information and samples submitted for examination.

+ Responsible for accessioning and billing of cytology and surgical specimens through entering data into LIS computer application. Orders and prints labels and worklists.

+ Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining and coverslipping of surgical specimens using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety.

+ Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of a variety of special stains as requested by the Pathologist.

+ Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of immunohistochemical stains as requested by the Pathologist.

+ Freezes, cuts and prepares rapid H&E-stained sections for frozen tissue microscopic examination, using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety.

+ Checks stained slides against paraffin blocks and gross dictation to determine completeness of sections, using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety. Distributes slides and paperwork to pathologists.

+ Performs quality control on histology equipment.

+ Clean, stock, and perform quality control of the work areas.

+ Safely work with lab chemicals including recycling, handling, and disposal.

+ Maintains quality control and maintenance records within the pathology lab section under direction of the Section Leader and/or Manager.

+ Participates in the maintenance of the monthly pathology lab statistics.

+ Files and/or pulls slides for slide conferences, old case review, etc.

+ Files slides and blocks for appropriate storage.

+ Participates in continuing education programs.

+ Performs other duties assigned.

+ Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

+ Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

+ Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMHS.

+ Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran