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Histotechnologist - Histology Henry Ford Health - 3.8 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Company Description At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative

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Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

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40 hours per week Ready to bring tissue samples to life? As a Histotechnologist, you'll work under general supervision to transform tissue specimens into microscopic masterpieces! Your detective work helps physicians uncover the secrets of how tissues and organs function, track disease progression, and make critical diagnoses. You'll mix up dyes and chemical solutions like a lab scientist, master the art of frozen section processing, and tackle whatever other exciting challenges come your way.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and process tissue specimens with precision and care for microscopic evaluation Whip up dyes and chemical solutions following established protocols Process frozen sections with skill and attention to detail Collaborate with physicians and laboratory teams to support accurate diagnoses Handle additional related duties as needed to keep the lab running smoothly Follow established procedures while working under general supervision to ensure quality results Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Completion of accredited bachelor's degree program in chemical, physical, biological science, medical technology or clinical laboratory science, and successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, AND 1 year of full time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 1 year research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, and HT(ASCP) certification, with 6 months full time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory or 6 months full time research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military histotechnician training course. At least one (1) year of supervised training in a clinical laboratory in histologic techniques to perform tissue staining procedures and the processing of bone marrow specimens preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED

Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a histotechnologist, preferred.