Histotechnician - Pathology

LabCorp is seeking a Histology Professional to join our team Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS.

Work Schedule: Day Shift, Monday - Friday with rotating weekends

Job 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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications

• 1 years or more of Immunohistochemistry experience

• 1 years or more experience working in a high volume laboratory environment

• 1 years or more of experience in histology

Additional Job Standards:

• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement

• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment

• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens

• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail

• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

We are seeking Histology Professionals to join the LabCorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!