Histotechnician

Labcorp•San Diego, CA

1d•$36 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Histology Professionals to join the Labcorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services. Come work in our Pathology laboratory located at our Core Lab in San Diego CA. alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient. Pay Range: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive 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. For more detailed information, please click here.

Requirements

Associates in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements – Bachelor’s degree is a plus
2 + years experience in a clinical lab setting.
Proficient in embedding and microtomy processing various types of tissues samples, including skin, prostate, breast, gyn, GI
Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
Must be able to pass a technical test consisting of embedding and sectioning tissue blocks.

Nice To Haves

Histology and/or ASCP certifications are preferred
Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable

Responsibilities

Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
Embedding and cutting human tissue samples with a microtome.
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