Histotechnologist I | Path to Advanced Lab Careers

Quest Diagnostics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Histotechnologist I in Seattle, WA, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. You will prepare slides for microscopic evaluation, embed tissue, and perform microtomy under pathologist direction.

The role requires an AA or AS degree and 1–3 years of Histotechnician experience, plus HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification. Salary ranges from $33.71 to $55.63 hourly, with eligibility for annual bonus.

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

• 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.

Education

AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience

Job description

Quest Diagnostics seeks a Histotechnologist I in Seattle, WA, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. You will prepare slides for microscopic evaluation, embed tissue, and perform microtomy under pathologist direction.

The role requires an AA or AS degree and 1–3 years of Histotechnician experience, plus HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) certification. Salary ranges from $33.71 to $55.63 hourly, with eligibility for annual bonus.