Histotechnologist I

Quest Diagnostics; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Histotechnologist I in Tampa, FL, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with rotational weekends. Pay range starts at $28.05 per hour, with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include preparing slides for pathology evaluation, embedding tissue in paraffin, performing microtomy, and staining. Candidates should have an AA/AS degree and HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification. Team culture emphasizes quality and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
• 1–3 years experience as a Histotechnician.
• Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) according to policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of tissue samples.
• Process paperwork for accessioning and reporting.
• Embed tissue in paraffin and perform microtomy.
• Perform staining (Hematoxylin & Eosin) and cover slipping.
• May perform IHC testing and prepare reagents for procedures.
• Maintain equipment and document quality control activities.
• Comply with CLIA and CAP regulations.

Skills

Histotechnician

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Documentation

Education

AA or AS degree

Tools

Paraffin embedding

H&E staining

Microtomy

Job description

Histotechnologist I - Tampa, FL, Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with rotational weekends

Pay range: $28.05+ 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 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
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non‑routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
• Capable of performing all the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
• Perform all special stain procedures.
• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
• May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
• May perform IHC testing.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience
• 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician
• Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)

About The Team

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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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