Histotechnician - PRN

Labcorp • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in Phoenix, Arizona. This casual/PRN position has hours as needed, with start and end times that vary. The role prepares human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and produces histopathological slides of surgical specimens. The Histotechnician performs routine and special staining, immunohistochemical testing, specimen embedding and sectioning, and related equipment maintenance and quality-control work. Accurate documentation and timely reporting support quality patient care.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of histology experience.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• Immunohistochemistry experience.
• Ability to embed both large and small specimens.
• Ability to accurately read labels and documents.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory standard operating procedures and safety protocols.

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.
• 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.
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed.
• Record equipment log data accurately and on time.
• 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.

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, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, as well as casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree