PRN Histotechnician

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
• Maintain equipment and document maintenance activities
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Histology or a High School diploma with 1 or more years of histology experience
• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• Current or prior Histology and/or ASCP certifications

Qualifications

• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience
• Comfortable embedding both large and small specimens
• Accurate reading of all labels and documents
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Additional Job Standards

• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience
• Comfortable embedding both large and small specimens
• Accurate reading of all labels and documents
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Pay

$25.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan