Histotechnician I - Sign-On Bonus + Evening Shift Pay

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring an Histotechnician I in Cincinnati, OH. This entry-level position supports histology workflows, with on-the-job training under supervision.

The role runs Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM and offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external applicants. The candidate should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and basic medical terminology knowledge, with 1 year of histology or related lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a histology or related laboratory setting
• Previous experience as a histotechnician
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Basic medical terminology

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

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Courses

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is hiring an Histotechnician I in Cincinnati, OH. This entry-level position supports histology workflows, with on-the-job training under supervision.

The role runs Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM and offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external applicants. The candidate should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and basic medical terminology knowledge, with 1 year of histology or related lab experience preferred.