Histotech / Grossing Trainee

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision for full-time employees

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC is seeking a Histotech / Grossing Trainee in Memphis, TN. This position involves preparing slides for microscopic evaluation, ensuring full compliance with safety and quality standards.

Candidates are required to have an Associates Degree and should be licensed as applicable. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current trainee state licensure, as applicable.
• 1 year of histology and/or grossing experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine activities involved in the preparation of slides.
• Describe gross anatomic features of surgical specimens.
• Ensure compliance with local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

Skills

Good clerical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

Histotech / Grossing Trainee - Memphis, TN, Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Pay range: $20.00+ per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits

We are proud to offer best‑in‑class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part‑time or full‑time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The Histotechnician/Grossing Technician Trainee position is for an individual who meets the educational requirements outlined in the corporate policies outlined above, but does not have the bench experience. The individual will be trained either as a grossing technician or as a histotechnician. The individual will be moved into the intern (I) job grade on a temporary basis until training is complete. The individual in this position will perform all work under direct supervision until general and/or technical supervisor have approved individual to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and limited non‑routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).
• Capable of performing all duties/responsibilities of a Histology Lab Assistant.
• For Grossing Personnel Trainees - Under the direct supervision of a Pathologist, Pathologist Assistant or Grossing Technician:
  • Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, markings and sutures are mentioned.
  • Record measurements, weight, volume and any abnormal findings as applicable.
  • Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
  • Escalate non‑routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Technician or Pathologist Assistant.
• For Histotechnician Trainees - Under the direct supervision of a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist:
  • Ensure proper tissue processing.
  • Perform limited embedding and microtomy.
  • Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
  • Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
  • Perform limited special stains.
  • Perform specimen preparation on non‑gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non‑gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• If training for grossing, meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non‑Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
• If training for Histology, meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
• Current trainee state licensure, as applicable

Preferred Work Experience

• 1 year of histology and/or grossing experience

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of operating non‑complex instrumentation.

Skills

• Good clerical, organizational and communication skills.

Education

• Associates Degree (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.