Histotechnologist
Company: Labcorp
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 18, 2024
Job Description:
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Only! Are you an
experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on
a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab
Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting
opportunities to join our team as a Histotechnologist in our
Pathology laboratory located in Miami, FL. In this position you
will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging
environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp:
"Improving Health, Improving Lives".The schedule for this position
will be: Monday to Friday 3rd Shift (10:00PM - 6:30AM) *Florida
State Histology (HT) license is required*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 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 needed.Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor s Degree in a Life Science
- High school diploma may only be required with sufficient
histology certifications & experience.
- ASCP Histology certification or other relevant Histology
certifications
- Florida state Histology license is required.
- Previous experience in histology is preferred but not
required.
- Familiarity 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.
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment is
desirable
- Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocols
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision
screen.Benefits: 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 click here.
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
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gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs),
family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic
partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability,
genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Keywords: Labcorp, Miami Gardens , Histotechnologist, Other , Miami, Florida
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