Certified Histotechnologist - Histology & Lab Operations

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health's University Medical Center in New Orleans seeks a Histotechnologist to accession, process, and analyze histology specimens. The role involves preparing tissue sections for microscopic evaluation, performing H&E and special stains, and ensuring rigorous QC.

Experience in Histology/Anatomic Pathology is preferred; opportunities include collaboration with residents and students, maintaining instrument reliability, and contributing to education within a leading academic center in

Qualifications

• Board certification as Histotechnologist preferred in Histology/Anatomic Pathology.
• Experience with grossing and intraoperative frozen diagnosis when necessary.
• Strong attention to quality control and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Access specimens and prioritize processing.
• Perform routine H&E, special stains and immunohistochemical stains.
• Maintain documentation of specimens, stain quality and instrumentation QC.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot histology equipment.
• Educate residents, students and junior staff as needed.

Skills

Histology

Anatomic Pathology

Quality control

Education

Board Certified Histotechnologist (ASCP)

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Staining protocols

Job description

LCMC Health's University Medical Center in New Orleans seeks a Histotechnologist to accession, process, and analyze histology specimens. The role involves preparing tissue sections for microscopic evaluation, performing H&E and special stains, and ensuring rigorous QC.

Experience in Histology/Anatomic Pathology is preferred; opportunities include collaboration with residents and students, maintaining instrument reliability, and contributing to education within a leading academic center in