Histotechnician

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine and highly specialized histological preparations of human tissue
• Prepare microslides from surgical or autopsy material which is to be examined microscopically by a pathologist for diagnosis
• Process tissue by washing, dehydrating, cleaning, and solidifying
• Process tissue to prevent decomposition
• Embed tissue in paraffin/block or cassette
• Cut sections of tissue to the thickness of 3-4 microns of an inch
• Assist pathologist in the selection of appropriate special staining mechanisms to demonstrate certain tissue constituents, perform special staining, histochemical reactions, immunofluorescence, or immunoperoxidase reactions
• Prepare special biopsy specimens such as kidney biopsies which require multiple sections and variety of special stains
• Process frozen sections and decalcifications
• Maintain required records
• Maintain quality/quantity standards of quality control
• Maintain condition of assigned equipment, instrument and work area
• Process patient care orders using the electronic health record
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• An associate's degree in relevant science and HT (ASCP) preferred, or an equivalent combination of clinical histology experience
• Mohs tissue processing experience using a cryostat machine
• Previous histology experience including frozen sectioning, embedding, and/or microslide creation
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures
• Familiarity with Michigan Medicine electronic medical record systems

Qualifications

• Desired qualifications include Mohs tissue processing experience using a cryostat machine
• Previous histology experience including frozen sectioning, embedding, and/or microslide creation
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures
• Familiarity with Michigan Medicine electronic medical record systems

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Learn more about the work modes

Work schedule follows an alternating weekly schedule

Paid holiday leave and no required weekends

Mandatory overtime required, if necessary for completion of patient care

Union Affiliation: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP)

Background Screening: The University of Michigan conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

EEO Statement: The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.