Lighthouse Lab Services is the leading provider of laboratory personnel. Currently, we are working with a laboratory near Danville, PA and we are seeking a licensed Histotechnologist to join their team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services.
Shifts:
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 needed.
Job Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of experience in Histology and meet all licenses necessary for Histology or an Associate's Degree with 5+ years experience. ASCP Histology certification or other relevant 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 protocol.
Benefits:
- $25-40/hour depending on experience.
- 401K.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- PTO.
- Paid Holidays.
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