Histotechnologist

Labcorp•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join its team at Ascension St. Mary's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides for microscopic examination. Duties include embedding and sectioning a wide range of surgical specimens, performing immunohistochemical tests and special stains, and preparing the stains and reagents needed for special procedures. The position also involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, carrying out and documenting quality control and preventive maintenance, and following laboratory procedures for specimen handling, analysis, and reporting. Accurate and timely results support quality patient care. The role is on the second shift. Labcorp describes its laboratory services as being performed with care, expertise, integrity, and respect for patients. Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, subject to the stated schedule-based exceptions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology; applicable science credits from a non-traditional degree may qualify if they meet CLIA standards.
At least 1 year of experience in histology as a histotechnician or histotechnologist.
Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
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 2 years of experience in histology.
At least 6 months of experience with immunohistochemistry and special stains.
Ability to cut a wide range of specimen types.
Comfort embedding both large and small specimens.

Responsibilities

Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination.
Perform technical duties involved in 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 and use special stains.
Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.
Orient and embed surgical tissue specimens, including large and small 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 and preventive maintenance.
Record equipment log data accurately and promptly.
Perform and document quality control procedures and follow laboratory quality control policies.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting.
Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed.