Histotechnologist

Labcorpis seeking a Histotechnologist to join our team inPhoenix, AZ.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm.

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 andembedsurgical tissue specimens

• Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures

• Reportaccurateandtimelytest resultsin order todeliver quality patient care

• Operate andmaintainmanual and automated instruments

• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed

• Record equipment log data inan accurateandtimelymanner

• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures

• Adhereto the laboratory's quality control policies

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing,analysisand reporting

• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Histology OR aBachelor’sdegree in a Chemical or Biological science, Histology, Clinical Laboratory Science or MedicalTechnology with 2 or more years of histology experience

Preferred Qualification:

• Current or priorLabcorpexperience

• Histology and/or ASCP certifications

• 2 yearsor moreinHistology

• 1 yearor moreImmunohistochemistry experience

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 ahigh volumelaboratory environment

• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols

• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

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 20hours,Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible toparticipatein 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, pleaseclick here.

AtLabcorpwe have a passioninhelping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, thenLabcorpcould be a great next career step!