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University of Michigan

Histotechnician

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A Histotechnologist or Histotechnician works in a medical laboratory and prepares samples of human or animal tissue for examination under a microscope.

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Histotechnician University of Michigan
  • 4.3 Ann Arbor, MI Job Details Full-time $58,635.20
  • $85,113.
60 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Laboratory tissue sectioning HT Certification Electronic health records (EHR) management Laboratory equipment maintenance Mid-level Laboratory tissue sample preparation Medical records Laboratory quality control Embedding centers Clean workspace maintenance Associate's degree Full Job Description Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. Job Summary The Mohs Ambulatory Care Unit is a high-volume outpatient skin cancer surgical unit seeking a skilled and dedicated Histotechnician to join our in-house laboratory team. In this role, the Histotechnician will work closely with Mohs surgeons and laboratory staff to process surgical tissue specimens using a cryostat machine. This position is essential to the delivery of timely, high-quality patient care. The Histotechnician prepares pathology slides that allow surgeons to evaluate tissue margins in real time and determine whether the patient requires additional treatment during the same visit. The role also supports day-of-surgery readiness by helping ensure outside pathology results and relevant clinical information are available for provider review. This role is great for a mid-career technician who wants to advance specific skills and observe real-time results for the patients that they process, all while supporting a continually recognized ?high-performing? clinical unit.
RELATED DUTIES
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the ACU Administrative Manager, Technical Lab Supervisor, and lab lead technician. Staff members in this classification are expected to exercise judgment in identifying problems, seeking, and implementing solutions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing of office materials. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty. Responsibilities
  • Prepare routine and highly specialized histological 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 Embed 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 health record Performs other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications• An associate's degree in relevant science and HT (ASCP) preferred, or an equivalent combination of clinical histology experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Mohs tissue processing experience using a cryostat machine Previous histology experience including frozen sectioning, embedding, and/or microslide creation Knowledge of University policies and procedures Familiarity with Michigan Medicine electronic medical record systems Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. What Benefits can you Look Forward to? Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savings Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Work Schedule This role follows an alternating weekly schedule: Week 1: Monday-Thursday, four 10-hour shifts Week 2: Monday-Thursday, regular shifts, plus a Friday morning half-day Paid holiday leave and no required weekends.

Mandatory overtime required, if necessary for completion of patient care. Union Affiliation 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. Background Screening Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Job Opening
ID 276775
Working Title Histotechnician Job Title Histology Technician Work Location Michigan Medicine
  • Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Onsite Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FLSA Status Nonexempt Organizational Group Um Hospital Department MM Dermatology-Tech Posting Begin/End Date 8/26/2026
  • 9/09/2026 Salary $58,635.20
  • $85,113.
60 Career Interest Patient Care Services