Histotechnologist I - Day Shift in Pathology Lab

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Best-in-class well-being programs

Annual health assessment Blueprint for

Wellness

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Annual incentive plans

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Newtown Square, PA, is seeking a Histotechnologist I to join our team. Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with pay range starting at $29.13 per hour.

The incumbent will perform routine and non-routine slide preparation for microscopic evaluation by pathologists and support tissue processing and staining workflows. Qualifications include an AA or AS degree (or equivalent) and 1–3 years of Histotechnician experience with HT or HTL ASCP certification.

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree or equivalent training.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Histotechnician.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.
• Capable of performing all duties of Histotechnician I and II.
• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of 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 manually or automatically.
• Prepare solutions/reagents for special stains and IHC procedures.
• May perform IHC testing and validate controls.
• Maintain QC and safety standards.

Education

AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience

HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Newtown Square, PA, is seeking a Histotechnologist I to join our team. Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with pay range starting at $29.13 per hour.

The incumbent will perform routine and non-routine slide preparation for microscopic evaluation by pathologists and support tissue processing and staining workflows. Qualifications include an AA or AS degree (or equivalent) and 1–3 years of Histotechnician experience with HT or HTL ASCP certification.