Histotechnician

$62,400 - $93,600/Yr

Labcorp - Plainview, NY

Part-time

Plainview, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

We are seeking Histology Professionals to join the LabCorp team, dedicated to providing high-quality medical laboratory services. This role involves working in our Pathology laboratory in Plainview, NY, where you will collaborate with a highly trained staff and utilize the latest technology to ensure patient care is delivered with expertise and integrity.

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 as needed

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science and/or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Histology and/or ASCP certifications are preferred
• A New York State Medical Technologist (MT) 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 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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan