Histotechnologist

Labcorp•Southfield, MI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join its team at Henry Ford Providence in Southfield, Michigan. The role prepares human tissue and body-fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens. Work includes tissue embedding and sectioning, immunohistochemical testing, routine and special staining, and preparing stains and reagents. The position also involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, following quality-control and specimen-handling procedures, documenting maintenance and quality-control activities, recording equipment logs, and reporting accurate, timely test results to support patient care. The work schedule is Shift 1, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Labcorp describes its services as being performed with care, expertise, integrity, and respect for patients and offers opportunities for growth and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; applicable science credits in a non-traditional degree may meet the education requirement if they satisfy CLIA standards.
Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
Ability to embed both large and small specimens.
Ability to accurately read labels and documents.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Familiarity with laboratory standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

Histology and/or ASCP certification.
At least 1 year of histology experience.
At least 6 months of immunohistochemistry experience.
At least 1 year of 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 and preventive maintenance as needed.
Record equipment log data accurately and promptly.
Perform and document quality-control procedures and 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.