Histology Technician: Tissue Processing & Microscopy

LCH Lab. Corp. of America Holdings; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join our team at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX. You will process human tissue and body fluids, perform immunohistochemical tests, section tissue with a microtome, and prepare slides for microscopic examination.

Applicant will report accurate results, operate instruments, and maintain quality control with emphasis on patient care. Shift 1, Saturdays, 4:00am to 12:30pm; Friday and Monday shifts may be available as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
• Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
• Perform various 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 the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
• Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join our team at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, TX. You will process human tissue and body fluids, perform immunohistochemical tests, section tissue with a microtome, and prepare slides for microscopic examination.

Applicant will report accurate results, operate instruments, and maintain quality control with emphasis on patient care. Shift 1, Saturdays, 4:00am to 12:30pm; Friday and Monday shifts may be available as needed.