Per Diem Histotechnician: Precision Diagnostics Expert

Labcorp; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA. The role involves processing human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and producing histopathology slides with precision to support diagnoses.

Responsibilities include embedding tissue, performing immunohistochemical tests, maintaining equipment, and documenting quality control and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Histology or a high school diploma with 1+ year histology experience.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry is preferred.
• ASCP certification is 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

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Histology

Job description

Labcorp is seeking a Histotechnician to join our team at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA. The role involves processing human tissue and body fluid specimens for microscopic examination and producing histopathology slides with precision to support diagnoses.

Responsibilities include embedding tissue, performing immunohistochemical tests, maintaining equipment, and documenting quality control and maintenance.