"Histotechnologist"

This position will support the Dermatology Cutaneous Surgery and Oncology unit, located in Ann Arbor.

• Prepare routine and highly specialized histologic 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.
• Imbed 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 ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or other related science field or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience.

• Manual dexterity.

HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent registry.

• Graduation from a histotechnologist (HTL) program.
• Previous histotechnology experience.
• Reasonable experience in chemistry or biology, knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in a laboratory.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.