Histotechnician I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Royal Oak (MI); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Day 1 Medical

Annual health assessment

401(k) company match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Quest Diagnostics Inc. in Royal Oak, MI is seeking an entry-level Histotechnician I to prepare slides and assist pathologists, with on‑the‑job training and potential shift differentials on second/third shifts. The role involves embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping, under supervision.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year in histology or related labs, and current state licensure if required. NAACLS histotechnology program is preferred.

Formación

• 1 year of experience in a histology or related laboratory setting
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)

Responsabilidades

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists under supervision
• Process paperwork for accessioning and reporting
• Perform embedding and microtomy under supervision
• Stain slides with routine H&E and special stains as trained
• Coverslip stained slides manually or with automation
• Prepare non-gynecological specimens including cytopreparation and staining
• Maintain equipment and clean work area
• Ensure compliance with safety, QA and regulatory standards

Conocimientos

Histology experience

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Courses (Science)

NAACLS Histotechnology program (Preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Histotechnician I - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM

employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Benefits Information:

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
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The Histotechnician I position is an entry level position for individuals with previous histology or other laboratory experience (i.e., laboratory assistant, cytology prep tech, etc.). The individual will receive on the job training to perform specific technical histology functions under the general supervision of a qualified histotechnicianII / histotechnologist or higher. This position can also be used for individuals who recently graduated a NACCLS accredited histotechnology program and have not obtained their ASCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, performs limited activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Performs limited embedding and microtomy under direct supervision.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Graduates of a NAACLS accredited histotechnology program can perform special stains.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• 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
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non‑complex equipment.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CMS and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well‑organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

1 year of experience in a histology or related laboratory setting

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous experience as a histotechnician

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

Knowledge:

Basic medical terminology

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Some College Courses College level science courses (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
• NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program (Preferred)

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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