Histotechnologist

Labcorp • Seattle, WA

1d • $32 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Histotechnologist to join the LabCorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services. Come work in our Pathology laboratory in Seattle, WA alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient. Location: 550 17th Avenue, Seattle WA Schedule: Monday- Friday 4:30AM-1:00PM This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates! Job Responsibilities: Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• HT/HTL certification IS preferred
• IHC and special staining knowledge, cutting molecular study cases experience preferred
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
• 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

Benefits

• Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave (0.0333) hours of sick leave for each hour of work) capped at 64 hours per year, Tuition Reimbursement and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level