Histotechnologist

Labcorp•Milwaukee, WI

3d•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 handling a wide variety of specimens, embedding and sectioning tissue, performing immunohistochemistry and special stains, and preparing stains and reagents. The position also involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, completing quality control and preventive maintenance, accurately documenting work and equipment records, and following laboratory procedures for specimen handling, analysis, and reporting. The goal is to provide accurate, timely results and high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, or applicable science credits from a non-traditional degree that meet CLIA standards.
At least 1 year of experience in histology as a histotechnician or histotechnologist.
Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
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 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, and ability to cut a wide variety of specimen types.

Responsibilities

Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic examination.
Perform technical duties related to producing histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
Cut a wide variety of specimen types; section embedded tissue using a microtome and properly mount sections on microscope slides.
Perform immunohistochemistry and special stains, including tests on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures.
Orient and embed surgical tissue specimens.
Prepare stains and reagents for special procedures.
Report accurate and timely test results.
Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments.
Perform and document equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and quality control procedures.
Record equipment log data accurately and promptly.
Follow laboratory quality control policies and procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting.
Document problems that may affect test performance and take corrective action as needed.