Histotechnician

Labcorp•Knoxville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role processes tissue and body fluid specimens and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides for microscopic examination. The Histotechnician performs routine and special staining, immunohistochemical testing, instrument operation and maintenance, and laboratory quality-control procedures, while documenting results and following established specimen-handling and reporting procedures. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., with weekends as needed. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be required 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.
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits meeting CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirements.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 months of histology experience.
At least 3 months of immunohistochemistry 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 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.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis, and reporting.
Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed.