Histotechnician - 3rd Shift | $10k Sign-On Bonus

Labcorp; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. This role supports patient care through preparing tissue specimens, producing histology slides, and performing immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue.

The position offers a 3rd shift schedule (8PM–6:30AM) with multiple rotation options and a comprehensive benefits package. An Associate’s degree in a related science plus histology experience are required, with ASCP

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology.
• 1+ years of experience as a Histotechnician.
• Histology certifications (preferred).

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.

Education

Associate’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. This role supports patient care through preparing tissue specimens, producing histology slides, and performing immunohistochemical tests on formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue.

The position offers a 3rd shift schedule (8PM–6:30AM) with multiple rotation options and a comprehensive benefits package. An Associate’s degree in a related science plus histology experience are required, with ASCP