Bachelor's degree with laboratory experience required for Medical
Technologists; otherwise registered by American Society of Clinical
Pathologists for all areas.
Cytotechnologist
Cytotechnologists are clinical laboratory professionals specializing in the analysis of patient specimens for the purpose of screening for or diagnosis of disease processes at the cellular level. They assist with the collection and preparation of specimens, and detection and interpretation of normal and abnormal cells including cancer and precancerous lesions, as well as infectious agents using microscopic morphology, special stains, and computerized imaging. In addition, these individuals are responsible for all activities related to the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing including, but not limited to test selection and development, equipment selection, operation and maintenance, result reporting, quality control and assurance, and statistical analysis of performance.
Accredited Cytotechnology Schools in Michigan Cytotechnology programs are available at the baccalaureate
and post-baccalaureate levels, and are offered by universities
and hospitals. The pre-requisites for admission into a Cytotechnology
program may vary a little bit depending on the school, but 20
semester hours of biology, 8 semester hours of chemistry, and
3 semester hours of mathematics is the standard pre-requisite.
Cytotechnology programs are 12 months long. Upon successful completion
of a Cytotechnology program in an accredited school, the student
becomes eligible for taking the national certification exam by
the American
Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Registry.
DMC — University Laboratories
Program in Cytotechnology
Hutzel Hospital — Pathology Dept.
4707 ST. Antoine Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 745-2512
(Certificate and Bachelors degree)
Screen gynecological (both conventional
and liquid based paps) and non-gynecological specimens
Assist on fine needle aspirates
Assist on bronchoscopies
Help process specimens when needed
Histotechnologist
Histotechnologists and Histology Technicians are professional
laboratory personnel who have been trained to prepare tissue specimens
for diagnostic evaluation by a pathologist. The tissue preparation
involves several steps including fixation, processing, paraffin
embedding, microtoming and staining.
Accredited Histotechnology Schools in Michigan
Histology programs are available at both the baccalaureate (Histotechnologist)
and associate (Histology Technician) degree level. A minimum of
30 semester hours of biology and chemistry are required for the
baccalaureate degree. For the associate degree, a minimum of 12
semester hours of biology and chemistry are required. Both degrees
also require at least one year of experience of histopathology.
Following completion of the academic and practical prerequisites,
the student is eligible to apply to take the written and practical
examinations leading to certification with the American
Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Registry.
Cut routine and stat frozen sections/autopsy sections
Label slides, coordinate with reports, deliver to pathologist
Prepare dye solutions and perform special stains
Immunopenoxidase stains
Process surgical tissue specimens
Embed surgical tissue specimens
Troubleshoot staining and processing problems
Recycle alcohol and solvent solutions
Medical Technologist
Medical Technologists are health care professionals trained to
work in the clinical laboratory. The sub-specialties of the clinical
laboratory in which they become proficient include blood bank,
chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and urinalysis. The Medical
Technologist also operates, validates, and maintains sophisticated,
highly technical equipment and computers. They must incorporate
their knowledge of the sciences with the technical procedures
to provide health care workers the information to diagnose and
treat their patients.
Accredited Medical Technologist Schools in Michigan Medical Technology programs are available at the baccalaureate
level. The program involves numerous courses in chemistry and
biology with an internship at an affiliate hospital. Currently,
Munson Medical Center is in partnership with Ferris
State University and Michigan
State University. After successful completion of the program,
the medical technology student is eligible for taking the national
certification exam offered by the American
Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Medical Technologist Specific Duties
Analyze patient samples through established
laboratory procedures
Review patient data to correlate with critical
values or physiological states
Troubleshoot equipment when necessary
Scholarships
$2,500 tuition reimbursement per calendar year is available. Must
be employed and working to receive this benefit. Guidelines are
defined in Munson Medical Center's Tuition Reimbursement policy.
Salary Expectations
Cytotechnologist: Base $20.17 - $28.20 per hour
Histotechnologist: Base $15.76 - $22.07 per hour
Medical Technologist: Base $17.67 - $24.77 per
hour
Munson Medical Center's Laboratory is continuing to grow, in order
to meet the increasing demand for their services. We
anticipate continued growth and a great demand for qualified laboratory
professionals.
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For more information contact
Gina Ranger, Clinical Recruiter, at (231) 935-7188.
If you are a Munson Healthcare patient and have a compliment,
concern, or complaint, please contact one of our Patient
Liaisons.
