Histotechnologist PRN

LabCorpis seeking a Histotechnologist to join our teamat Ascension St. Thomas Midtown hospital in Nashville TN.

Work Schedule:This is a Per Diem/PRN position; hours will be as needed and the start and end times will vary.

Availability to cover nights and/or evenings

Job 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

• Reportaccurateandtimelytest resultstodeliver 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a Chemical or Biological science Clinical Laboratory Science Medical Technology

• 10 or more years of experience working as a histechnician/histotechnologist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications

• 2 or more yearsof Immunohistochemistry experience

• 2 or moreyearsofexperience working in ahigh volumelaboratory environment

AdditionalJobStandards:

• In lieu of education requirements listed above non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement

• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment

• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens

• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail

• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

We are seeking Histology Professionals to join the LabCorp team where weare dedicated to providingthe highest quality medical laboratory services.Our services are performed with the utmost careexpertiseintegrityand respect for the patient.

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.Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20hoursCasual Intern and Temporary employees are only eligible toparticipatein the 401(k) Plan.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.