Histotechnician $10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS
Labcorp · Nashville, TN · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination
- 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
- Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
- 1 or more years of experience as a Histotechnician
Qualifications
- Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
- Comfortable embedding both large and small specimens
- Accurate reading of 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
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- STD/LTD
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Additional Job Standards
- 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
- Comfortable embedding both large and small specimens
- Accurate reading of 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
Pay
$10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)
Schedule
3rd shift