Laboratory Specimen Processor - Histology

About the role

LabCorp is seeking a Laboratory Specimen Processor to join our team at Ascension St. Mary's in Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing anatomic pathology specimens
• Accessioning anatomic pathology specimens
• Preparing and loading tissue processing runs
• Cutting and staining frozen section tissues
• Performing maintenance on histology instrumentation
• Distributing pathology materials
• Assisting on fine needle aspiration procedures
• Filing slides and blocks
• Restocking laboratory supplies
• Unpacking and routing specimens to their respective staging areas
• Accurately identifying and labeling specimens
• Packing and shipping specimens to proper testing facilities
• Meeting department activity and production goals
• Properly preparing and storing excess specimen samples
• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Resolving and documenting any problem specimens

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months or more clinical or medical industry work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months or more clinical specimen processing or specimen receiving experience

Additional Job Standards

• Comfortable handling biological specimens
• Ability to accurately identify specimens
• Experience working in a team environment
• Strong data entry and organizational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Schedule

2nd Shift; Monday - Friday 12:00PM - 8:30PM

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 Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.