Histotechnologist

Labcorp•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnologist to join its team in Phoenix, Arizona. The role processes human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and performs technical work to produce histopathological slides of surgical specimens. It includes tissue sectioning and embedding, immunohistochemical testing, routine and special staining, preparation of stains and reagents, and accurate and timely reporting of test results. The Histotechnologist operates and maintains manual and automated instruments, documents equipment maintenance and quality control, and follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting. The position also requires documenting issues that may affect test performance and taking corrective action as needed. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Histology; or a bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science plus at least one year of clinical laboratory experience within the past five years; or completion of a Histology certification program of at least nine months.
Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
Immunohistochemistry experience.
Ability to embed both large and small specimens.
Ability to accurately read labels and documents.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment.
Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols.
Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

Current or prior Labcorp experience.
Histology and/or ASCP certifications.

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 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 on time.
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 perform corrective actions as needed.