Spectrum Health Looking for Histotechnologist Full Time Evening Shift at Grand Rapids, MI, United States of America

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Spectrum Health

Job Summary

Prepares (processes, embeds, cuts, stains) tissue specimen for microscopic examination by a pathologist so that a diagnosis can be made.

Essential Functions

  • Performs the skill set of a histotechnician to include embedding tissue, cutting tissue, preparing slides, various routine and special staining procedures to include immunohistochemical staining, specimen processing, instrument operation and maintenance.
  • May perform dissection and gross description of specimens for reference and other tissue as needed.
  • May prepare specimens for frozen section examination by a pathologist including the freezing, cutting, staining and preparation of slides. Maintains inventory of chemicals, stains and controls.
  • Cleans lab equipment/work area and communicate any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department. Participates in the maintenance of section equipment and quality control procedures.
  • Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
  • Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

  • Required Associate’s Degree
  • CRT-Histotechnician, Certified (HT) – ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred
  • CRT-Histotechnologist (HTL) – ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6″ from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
  • Sitting: Occasionally
  • Standing: Occasionally
  • Walking: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend – Standing: Seldom
  • Forward Bend – Sitting: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation – Standing: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation – Sitting: Occasionally
  • Squat: Seldom
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom
  • Crawling/Kneeling: Seldom
  • Reach – Above Shoulder: Seldom
  • Reach – at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
  • Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
  • Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE – 35 Michigan St – Grand Rapids

Department Name

Lab – Histology – GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

1:00 pm-9:30 pm

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for employment.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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