Histotechnician

We are seekingHistology Professionals to join the Labcorp team where weare dedicated to providingthe highest quality medical laboratory services.Come work in our Pathology laboratorylocatedat our Core Lab in San Diego CA.alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology.Our services are performed with the utmost careexpertiseintegrityand respect for the patient.

**Pay Range: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour

All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills andpriorrelevant experience applicabledegrees/certificationsas well as internal equity and market data.

Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

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 PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible toparticipatein the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled toworka 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information pleaseclick here.

Job Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam

• Perform technical duties related to the production ofhistopathological 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

• Reportaccurateandtimelytest resultsin order todeliver quality patient care

• Operate andmaintainmanual and automated instruments

• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed

• Record equipment log data inan accurateandtimelymanner

• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures

• Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies

• Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processinganalysisand reporting

• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Requirements

• Associates in a Chemical or Biological science Clinical Laboratory Science Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements Bachelorsdegree is a plus

• Histology and/or ASCPcertifications arepreferred

• 1 year experience with cutting/embedding highly preferred

• Familiarity with routinehistology procedures and equipment

• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus

• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens

• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail

• Experience working in ahigh volumelaboratory environment is desirable

• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Ifyourelooking for a career that offers opportunities for growth continual development professionalchallengeand the chance to make a real difference apply today!