Histotechnician PRN

Labcorp • Phoenix, AZ

16h

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in Phoenix, Arizona. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens for microscopic examination. The Histotechnician sections and embeds tissue, performs routine and special staining, prepares stains and reagents, and reports timely, accurate results to support quality patient care. The role also operates and maintains laboratory instruments, documents maintenance and quality control, follows laboratory procedures and policies, and takes corrective action when problems may affect test performance.

The schedule is as needed, with start and end times that can vary. The position is listed as PRN.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of histology experience.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• Comfort embedding both large and small specimens.
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with laboratory standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
• Immunohistochemistry experience.
• 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 sections on microscope slides.
• 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.
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis, and reporting.
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours, and casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree