Histotechnician - Pathology

Labcorp•Wichita, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join our team at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. This role involves processing human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination, performing technical duties for histopathological slide production, and conducting various immunohistochemical tests. The Histotechnician will also be responsible for preparing stains and reagents, embedding specimens, and reporting accurate test results to ensure quality patient care. Additionally, the role requires operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, performing equipment maintenance and calibration, and adhering to quality control and safety protocols.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology
Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
Ability to accurately read 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

Nice To Haves

Histology and/or ASCP certifications
1 year or more of Immunohistochemistry experience
1 year or more experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
1 year or more of experience in histology
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement

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 timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed