Histotechnician

Labcorp • Lakewood, CO

9h • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in Lakewood, CO. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10pm - 6:30am Shift: 3rd, this position is eligible for a shift differential 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 Report accurate and time ly test res ults in order to deliver quality patient ca re Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed Record e quipment l og data in an accurate and t imely man n er Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies Follow the laboratory's proce du res for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and health y lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcor p could be a great next career step!

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

Nice To Haves

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications
• Previous experience in histo logy but not required
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
• 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 a high volu me laboratory environment is desirable
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

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
• Report accurate and time ly test res ults in order to deliver quality patient ca re
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
• Record e quipment l og data in an accurate and t imely man n er
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
• Follow the laboratory's proce du res for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for compr ehensive 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.
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree