Histotechnologist PRN

Labcorp • Lakewood, CO

2d • $25 - $42

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnologist to join its team in Lakewood, Colorado. This PRN/casual position has hours as needed, with start and end times that can vary. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical duties in producing histopathological slides of surgical specimens. It includes tissue sectioning, embedding, staining, immunohistochemical testing, reporting results, and operating and maintaining laboratory instruments. The Histotechnologist follows laboratory procedures and quality-control policies, documents maintenance and equipment data, and takes corrective action when problems may affect test performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Histology; or a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Histology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology, plus at least 1 year of histology experience.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• Immunohistochemistry experience.
• Comfort embedding both large and small specimens.
• Ability to accurately read labels and documents.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols.
• Ability to pass a standardized color vision screen.

Nice To Haves

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications.
• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• 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 as needed.
• Record equipment log data accurately and promptly.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures.
• Adhere to the laboratory's 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.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours per week, and casual, intern, and temporary employees, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

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