Histotechnologist

Labcorp•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnologist to join its team in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides from surgical specimens. Work includes tissue embedding and sectioning, routine and special staining, immunohistochemical testing, and preparation of stains and reagents. The Histotechnologist also operates and maintains laboratory instruments, documents maintenance and quality-control activities, follows laboratory policies and procedures, and reports accurate and timely results to support patient care. The scheduled hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., with weekends as needed. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Histology; OR a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, Histology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology and 11 or more months of histology experience.
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 or more months of histology experience.
Three or more months of immunohistochemistry experience.
Histology and/or ASCP certification.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
Applicable science credits from a non-traditional degree that meet CLIA standards may satisfy the education requirements in lieu of the listed education.

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 using routine and special staining procedures.
Orient and embed surgical tissue specimens.
Prepare stains and reagents 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 take corrective action as needed.