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Trinity Health MI · 16 hours ago

Histology Assistant

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Trinity Health MI is a healthcare organization seeking a Histology Assistant. The role involves performing procedures related to the accessioning and technical preparation of pathology specimens, ensuring accuracy and proficiency in handling samples.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Completes Gross description and dictation of simple surgical specimens

Picks up pathology specimens from various locations throughout the hospital and campus such as surgery, endoscopy, etc

Responsible for proper handling, accessioning, and billing of all pathology specimens through entering data into the LIS computer application

Prints labels and work lists

Answers telephone and assists coworkers, patients, staff, and pathologists as needed

Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of Cytology preparations and procedures including NONGYN's and Liquid Based PAP's, using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety

Stains and coverslips all NON-GYN, GYN, and other pathology slides utilizing proper techniques

Prepares frozen sections including cutting and staining

Assists Pathologists and Pathologist Assistants in designated procedures

Distributes slides and paperwork to cytotechnologists or pathologists

Monitors inventory for Pathology areas

Follows policy and procedures for storage length and proper disposal of blocks, slides, surgical specimens, requisitions, and reports

Qualification

Cytology preparationHistology processingMedical terminologyLaboratory trainingData entry in LISHigh school diplomaAssociate degreeCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma

60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical technology in any combination

Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS or other organization approved by HHS, OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing