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Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

This job posting is for employment with Corewell Health. Effective January 1 2026 following the execution of a new agreement between Corewell Health and Quest Diagnostics this position will transition employment to Quest Diagnostics. While this role will be integral to Corewell Health laboratoryoperations employment will be withQuest Diagnostics effective January 1 2026 contingent upon successful completion of Quest Diagnostics pre-employment requirements.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions:

  • Prepares tissues for microscopic examination including embedding tissue; microtome sectioning; routine H & E staining coverslipping and labeling slides.
  • Performs 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.
  • May clean lab equipment / work area and communicate any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department. Participates in the maintenance of section equipment and quality control procedures.
  • Will learn the skill set of a histotechnologist to include embedding tissue cutting tissue preparing slides various staining procedures to include immunohistochemical staining specimen processing instrument operation and maintenance.
  • 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 Associates Degree or equivalent
  • CRT-Histotechnician Certified (HT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred
  • CRT-Histotechnologist (HTL) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred

    How Corewell Health cares for you

    Primary Location

    SITE - 35 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Lab - Histology - GR

    Employment Type

    Full time

    Shift

    Night (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

    Days Worked

    Variable

    Weekend Frequency

    N/A

    CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.

    Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

    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.

    You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

    Employment Type

    Full-Time

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