Histotechnician

Labcorp•Cincinnati, OH

25d•$25 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join its team in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens and performs technical duties to produce histopathological slides for microscopic examination. The Histotechnician performs immunohistochemical testing and routine and special staining, prepares stains and reagents, operates and maintains laboratory instruments, and completes quality control and maintenance documentation. The position follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting, with the goal of delivering accurate and timely results and quality patient care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The role may require overtime or other shifts depending on business needs. Pay is $25.00–$40.00 per hour, plus a third-shift differential. Labcorp states that offers depend on a candidate’s skills, relevant experience, degrees or certifications, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Histology, or a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of histology experience.
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirement.
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

Three months or more of histology experience.
Three months or more 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 with a microtome and properly mount sections on microscope slides.
Perform immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
Process mounted sections using 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 promptly.
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.