Histotechnologist III

Company: Labcorp
Location: Torrance
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

***$7,500 Sign-on Bonus***At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career stepWe have an exciting opportunity for a Histotechnologist III to join our team in Torrance, CA Pay Range: $25.20-$46.24-$48.55, plus second shift differentialWork Schedule: Second shiftWork Location Torrance, CABenefits: 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. Incumbent performs routine laboratory procedures in accordance with established CLS quality principles, as well as trains new employees on the same. Incumbent is responsible for validating and maintaining new assays. Incumbent offers strong analytical knowledge in use and maintenance of sophisticated high technology instrumentation in the area of responsibility and expertise. Incumbent has high initiative with proven troubleshooting skills in major areas of departmental responsibility. Incumbent maintains high standards in all aspects of departmental and laboratory functions.Essential Job Duties:Perform duties of Technologist I, or II, and may perform duties of Sr Tech in addition to the following additional duties:Essential Functions

• Instruments/Equipment:Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of instruments/equipment in the department. Able to provide troubleshooting guidance to staff to resolve complex instrument and equipment problems. Works with the vendor where needed to resolve instrument/ equipment related problems and summarize results of investigations.
  • Training:1) Coordinates the timely development and completion of training materials and checklists.
    2) Seeks and promotes expertise in department and across sites to ensure consistent approach to training.
    • SOP:Initiates revisions to SOPs or writes new SOPs to reflect current processes that ensure compliance. Coordinates with other departments and other sites to ensure timely completion of SOP. Resolves obstacles, where needed.
      • Instrument/Equipment/Assay Validation1) Responsible for coordinating with other resources to ensure timely completion and implementation of new assay validations.
        2) May be asked to research, develop, validate and maintain procedures in area of responsibility and make recommendations on modification/improvement of procedures to management.
        • Process Improvement:1) Able to analyze existing processes and create new approaches or ideas to improve. Works with internal/external department to ensure successful implementation of changes /improvements.
          2) Demonstrates extensive knowledge of all department functions and may serve as subject matter expert for department on companywide initiatives (i.e., Six Sigma).
          • Supports client audit process and responding to inquiries.
          • Serves as an expert in all facets of trained workstations in area of responsibility. Responds to problems or questions of department staff.Non-Essential Functions
            • Only individuals that are verified to qualify as supervisory personnel under regulations/standards applicable to the facility (e.g., New York State, CLIA, CAP) may perform periodic review and approval of quality control program records (e.g. quality control data, instrument logs, reagent logs). The SOPs applicable to the department II. Experience: Minimum Required:
            • Individual must have 2 or more years of Covance Laboratory experience performing clinical laboratory testing or experience in performing clinical laboratory testing judged as equivalent.III. Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses U. S. RequirementsIndividual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CLIA 1988 and New York StateDepartment of Health requirements:
              --- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or other lifescience with completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.OR
              --- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited collegeor university and one-year training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is tobe performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of MedicalTechnology.OR
              --- 90 semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following:1) 16 semester hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to the medical sciences2) 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry)3) 3 semester hours of math
              --- Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or one year documentedlaboratory training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.OR
              --- Associate's degree in medical laboratory technologyNOTE: Technologist IIIs who perform supervisory function must qualify as NYS Supervisor under Title 10 NYCRR Part 58-1.3, which includes, but is not limited to the following:The supervisor is qualified as a medical technologist pursuant to the provisions of section58-1.5(b) and has had at least six years of pertinent clinical laboratory experiencesubsequent to qualifying of which at least two years have been spent working in a clinicallaboratory having a director at the doctoral level. The clinical laboratory or blood bankshall be part of a hospital, university, health department, medical research institution orother institution which provides equivalent trainingMinimum Experience Required:Individual must have 3 or more years of laboratory experience performing clinicallaboratory testing or experience in performing clinical laboratory testing judged as equivalent.Working Conditions:
              • Work is generally performed in a laboratory environment.
              • Exposure to blood borne pathogens.
              • Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.Special Factors:
                • Weekend work and bank holidays is required.
                • Morning shift is required.
                • Overtime may be requiredIf 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#LI-AB1Labcorp 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. We encourage all to apply. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility.For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.

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