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Histotechnologist

Labcorp

Detroit, MI
2 days ago
$60k - $75k

Job Description

Join Labcorp as a Histotechnologist and play a crucial role in patient care by preparing and processing tissue specimens for microscopic examination. Work alongside a skilled team in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a non-traditional Bachelor’s degree that meets local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Histology and/or ASCP certifications
  • Previous experience in histology
  • Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
  • Immunohistochemistry experience
  • Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability (STD/LTD)401(k)Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Stock Purchase Plan