Histotechnician - IHC

Labcorp•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical work producing histopathological slides of surgical specimens. Duties include sectioning and mounting embedded tissue, performing immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, processing sections through routine and special staining procedures, and preparing stains and reagents. The Histotechnician also operates and maintains laboratory instruments, documents maintenance and quality control, follows laboratory procedures and policies, reports accurate and timely results, and addresses issues that may affect test performance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be needed depending on business needs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of histology experience.
At least 3 months of immunohistochemistry experience.
Comfort embedding both large and small specimens.
Understanding of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirements in lieu of the listed education.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 months of histology experience.
Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination.
Perform technical duties related to producing histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
Section embedded tissue using a microtome and properly mount the sections on microscope slides.
Perform 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 stains and reagents needed for special procedures.
Report accurate and timely test results to support quality patient care.
Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.
Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed.
Record equipment log data accurately and promptly.
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting.
Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed.