Sr Histotechnologist (Grossing) - 40 hrs - Afternoons

GENERAL SUMMARY: Oversees laboratory operations in multiple technical disciplines on a regular basis with minimal supervision. Performs routine and complex analytic procedures in the preparation of human tissue samples, body fluids, and cultured cells for histological examination using manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems. Teaches routine and specialized laboratory techniques. Ensures standard work. Participates in applied research and development projects. Involved in onboarding, competency assessment, and quality improvement. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Oversees and performs routine and complex histological procedures on human tissue, body fluids, and cultured cells, using manual or automated techniques and information systems. The Sr. Histotechnologist is qualified to perform all duties of the Sr. Histotechnologist job, and in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Sr. Histotechnologist position. 2. Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems. a. Responsible for establishing and ensuring standard work with consistent quality and corrective and preventive action as needed. b. Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure accuracy and reliability prior to release; c. Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states; d. Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results. 3. Develops and establishes standard operating procedures for routine and advanced histology applications, such as special stain techniques, muscle histochemistry, direct immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and electron microscopy. 4. Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of technical equipment in multiple workstations. Following successful completion of competency testing, may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision. 5. Assists in the correction of technical problems and serves as a technical resource redirecting the workflow or assignments as necessary to ensure proper coverage and service standards. May prepare staffing schedules. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: u25cf Bacheloru2019s degree from an accredited college/university with a combination of at least 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry u25cf Three (3) years of experience with progressive responsibility in a CAP accredited histology laboratory setting u25cf Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform, teach, and lead laboratory functions u25cf Familiarity with Lean principles and methods preferred CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: u25cf Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Histology Technologist (HTL) required. u25cf For Sr. Histotechnologist in Immunohistochemistry, Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) by ASCP preferred Additional Information + Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus + Department: Pathology Surgical + Shift: Evening Job + Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services u2013 from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Fordu2019s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nationu2019s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at /careers . Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. Thatu2019s why we offer support in the various components of our teamu2019s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Created: 2026-01-12