Histotechnologist
Company: Labcorp
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Job Description:
We are seeking Histology Professionals to join the LabCorp team
where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical
laboratory services. Come work in our Pathology laboratory located
in Houston, TX alongside a highly trained staff with the latest
technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care,
expertise, integrity and respect for the patient. Please note, you
will need to provide official sealed transcripts as well as
documentation for any applicable certification to secure employment
with LabCorp.The schedule for this position will be: 1st shift 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 when neededJob Requirements:
- Normally requires a Bachelor's Degree w/1-3 years of experience
in Histology and meet all licenses necessary for Histology or
Associates Degree with 5+ years experience
- ASCP Histology certification or other relevant Histology
certifications are a plus
- Ability to meet CLIA requirements
- Experience with routine histology procedures and equipment
- Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
- Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
- Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
- Ability to work independently within a team and strong
attention to detail
- Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is
desirable
- Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocolBenefits:
All job offers will be -based on a candidate's skills and prior
relevant experience, applicable -degrees/certifications, -as well
as internal equity and market data. -Regular, full-time or
part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible
for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision,
Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time
off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. - For
more detailed information, please -. -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!Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As
an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in
the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of
any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our
business and the qualifications of the individual and do not
discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin,
gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs),
family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic
partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
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Keywords: Labcorp, Baytown , Histotechnologist, Other , Houston, Texas
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