Posted: 16-Sep-23
Location: Shelton, Connecticut
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 2355929
New Grads Welcome - Full Training Provided
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 as a Histotechnologist Trainee located in Shelton, CT alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient.
The work schedule for this position will be: Tuesday-Saturday 6:00pm - 2:30am
Job Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Complete technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides
- Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
- Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
- Perform various immunohistochemically tests on embedded tissue sections
- Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
- Section and mount embedded properly on a microscope slide
- Conduct various routine and special staining procedures
- Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
- Maintains control tissue block and slide inventory
- Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
- Perform and document daily and monthly preventive equipment maintenance
- Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
- Troubleshoot and resolve all complex specimen or specialty cases
- Carry out corrective actions to ensure equipment is operating at required standards
- Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
- Adhere to all of the laboratory's quality control policies and regulations
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
- Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Technologist level
- Previous experience is not required at the Technologist Trainee level
- Histology/ASCP certification is preferred
- Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
- Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
- Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are a plus
- High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
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!
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