Histotechnologist
Company: Spectrum Health
Location: Royal Oak
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration
for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong
community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell
Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care
and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated
people - including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced
practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and
services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several
post-acute facilities - and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored
health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through
experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more
equitable model of health and wellness.GENERAL SUMMARY: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.ESSENTIAL
DUTIES:1. Embeds and properly orients surgical, autopsy and
cytology cell block tissue for microtomy.2. Cuts routine tissue
specimens according to defined protocols.3. Performs routine and
special staining of microscopic tissue sections.4. Assists the
Pathologist with OR frozen section cases5. Depending on campus
location may: Independently perform Immunoperoxidase staining,
microtomy of FFPE tissue. Independently6. perform Direct
Immunofluorescent staining, including flash freezing and cutting,
of fresh7. biopsies. Procedures use both manual techniques and
complex equipment. Prepare fresh tissue biopsies for enzyme
histochemical procedures using cryotechniques.8. Performs and
troubleshoots all enzyme histochemical procedures. Under the
supervision of the pathologist performs grossing of small biopsies.
Assists in teaching in the Histotechnologist school to include:
Laboratory Demonstrations,9. 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
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essentialduties.A. Education / Training: Minimum Bachelor of
Science Degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences or
equivalent Preferred attendance of an accredited NAACLS
Histotechnology programB. Work Experience: NoneC. Certification,
Licensure, Registration: Histotechnologist (ASCP) certification or
certification eligible. Must pass exam within one year of hire.D.
Other Qualifications: Participates in:o Q.I./process improvements,
data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys aso
applicable to the assigned department.o Staff activities of a High
Reliability Organization (HRO)o Assists in training new hires as
applicable/assignedo Staff meetings and committee meetings as
assigned Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing
tasks accurately and timely. Mindful ofappropriate use of
laboratory funds through purchase requests and the observance of
wasteful use of supplies.BENEFITS:Corewell Health offers a
comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and
life-work balance goals.
Keywords: Spectrum Health, Royal Oak , Histotechnologist, Other , Royal Oak, Michigan
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