Histotechnologist I: Day Shift with Comprehensive Benefits

Quest Diagnostics; Royal Oak (MI); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, +d

Best-in-class well-being programs

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with 5%

Employee stock purchase plan

Career advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Histotechnologist I in Royal Oak, MI, for a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The role includes preparing slides, tissue processing, embedding, staining, and quality control in a CLIA/CAP-compliant lab.

Candidates should have an AA or AS degree and 1–3 years of Histotechnician experience, HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification, and a commitment to accurate documentation and safety.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Histotechnician experience

Ausbildung

AA or AS degree

Jobbeschreibung

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Histotechnologist I in Royal Oak, MI, for a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The role includes preparing slides, tissue processing, embedding, staining, and quality control in a CLIA/CAP-compliant lab.

Candidates should have an AA or AS degree and 1–3 years of Histotechnician experience, HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification, and a commitment to accurate documentation and safety.