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Posted: 20-Feb-25
Location: Portland, Oregon
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 251585
?We are seeking a lead Histotechnician to join the LabCorp team where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical laboratory services. Come work in our Pathology laboratory at Portland Oregon alongside a highly trained staff with the latest technology. Our services are performed with the utmost care, expertise, integrity and respect for the patient.
Location: 1225 North East 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR
Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:00PM-7:30AM
- Follows the laboratory's procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, entering results, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results and assist with processing of specimens when needed.
- Performs proficiency testing and documentation for all tests performed in accordance with CLIA, state and accreditation standards.
- Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies; documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Acts as subject matter expert in areas of testing and support problem investigation and resolution as needed.
- Coordinates work of other departmental staff as required and assists supervisor/ manager in performing various assigned responsibilities completely and accurately and within established timeframes.
- Assists Supervisor in the performance of the following duties: training staff, scheduling staff for work, reviewing completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance, troubleshooting problems as they arise, making work-flow recommendations to supervisor.
- Clearly communicates all concerns/ issues related to assigned area to Supervisor/ assigned to staff and accurately completed within established time frames.
- Meets company attendance policy.
- Cooperates fully and completely with all efforts to implement and enforce LabCorp's Corporate Integrity Program.
- Exhibits awareness of, and adheres to, LabCorp's compliance policies, which apply specifically to his/ her assigned duties
- Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP?s) and prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls.
- Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
- Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
- Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care.
- Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
- Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Requirements:
- Preferred BA/BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or related science.
- 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory testing.
- Prior affiliation with OFNHP preferred
- ASCP certification is required.
- Familiarity with Laboratory information systems.
- Ability to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
- Knowledge of CLIA, JCAHO, CAP and state regulations is a plus.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. 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 discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, 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. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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