Histotechnician PRN

Work Schedule: This is a PRN/Casual position hours will be as needed start and end times can vary

Jo Duties/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

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in Histology or a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 or more yearsof histologyexperience

PreferredQualification:

• Current or prior Labcorp experience

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications

Additional Job Standards

• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment

• Immunohistochemistry experience

• 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

• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

At Labcorp we have a passioninhelping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate abouthelping peopleand have a drive for service then Labcorp could be a great next career step!

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 scheduled to work less than 20hoursCasual Intern and Temporary employees are onlyeligible toparticipatein the 401(k) 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 informationpleaseclick here.