Histotechnician PRN

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k)

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Labcorp in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Histotechnician to process tissue and body fluids for microscopic examination. You will cut tissue sections with a microtome, mount slides, and perform routine and special staining.

Maintain instruments, document quality control, and report accurate results to support patient care. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in Histology or a high school diploma with 1+ year histology experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Histology or high school diploma with 1+ year histology experience.
• ASCP certification preferred or current Labcorp experience.
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment.
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic exam.
• Section tissue with a microtome and mount slides.
• Perform routine and special staining procedures.
• Prepare stains and reagents; report results timely.
• Maintain and document instrument logs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Attention to detail

High volume lab

Education

Associate's degree in Histology

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team in Phoenix, AZ.

Work Schedule: Hours will be "as needed", start and end times can vary.

Duties / 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
• 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 when needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Histology or a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 or more years of histology experience

Preferred Qualification

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

Additional Job Standards

• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Plan (for employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees)
• All the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO

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We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.