Histotechnologist I

Histotechnologist I - Grand Rapids, MI, Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM 

 

employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 


• Best-in-class well-being programs


• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®


• healthyMINDS mental health program


• Vacation and Health/Flex Time


• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off


• FinFit financial coaching and services


• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Matching gifts program


• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education


• Career advancement opportunities


• and so much more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.


• Capable of performing all the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.


• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.


• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.


• Ensure proper tissue processing.


• Embed processed tissue in paraffin.


• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.


• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.


• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.


• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.


• Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.


• Perform all special stain procedures.


• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.


• May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.


• May perform IHC testing.


• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.


• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.


• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.


• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.


• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

Job Requirements

• AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience


• 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician


• Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)