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Portland - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

We are seeking a Histotechnician to join the LabCorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services. Come work in our Pathology laboratory at Portland OR. Alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care expertise integrity and respect for the patient.

Location: 1225 North East 2nd Avenue Portland OR

Schedule: MondayFriday 9AM to 5:30PM

Responsibilities

  • Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
  • Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
  • Section the embedded tissue using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
  • Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
  • Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
  • Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
  • Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
  • Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
  • Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
  • Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
  • Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
  • Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
  • Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies
  • Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis and reporting
  • Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Associates Degree is preferred
  • Prior affiliation with OFNHP preferred
  • ASCP Histology certification Preferred
  • Ability to meet CLIA requirements
  • Experience with routine histology procedures and equipment
  • Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
  • Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
  • Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
  • Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail
  • Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
  • Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocol

Benefits:Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.For more detailed information pleaseclick here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs) family or parental status marital civil union or domestic partnership status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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