Histotechnologist II

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Florida; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

401(k) company match

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Histotechnologist II in Altamonte Springs, FL, a full-time, day-shift role. You will perform routine and complex histology tasks, including special stains and IHC, under limited supervision, and may lead projects.

ASCP HT certification, an associate degree, and 3 years histology experience are required; a state license is needed if applicable. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
• HT (ASCP) certification.
• 3 years Histology experience.
• Current state licensure, if applicable.
• Meets corporate minimum qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation following policies and procedures.
• Perform duties of Histotechnologist I as needed.
• May perform gross tissue examination per CLIA and SOPs.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stains.
• Obtain/validate controls for special stains.
• Perform all special stain procedures.
• May prepare reagents for IHC procedures and validate controls.
• May perform IHC testing.
• Provide training/guidance to Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists.
• Handle non-gynecological specimen prep, including FNA when trained.

Skills

ASCP certification

Histology experience

HT (ASCP)

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

IHC procedures

NAACLS Histotechnology program

Histology lab equipment

Job description

Job Description

TRAVEL ROLE: Histotechnologist II - Altamonte Springs, FL, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $30.85+ 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:

• 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!

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as ahistotechnologistand possesses ASCP certification in Histotechnology. The individual in this position will perform all routine histopathology functions, as well as handle some more complex tasks. The individual will work under limited supervision, provide guidance to technicalstaffand may lead some projects.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
• Capable of performingall ofthe duties/responsibilities of aHistotechnologistI.
• May perform gross tissue examination (high complexity testing) if meets personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Obtain and validate control 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.
• Provide training and guidance toHistotechnicians/Histotechnologists, students and lab aides.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, includingcytopreparation, staining,coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Adhere to laboratory’s quality controlpolicies, anddocuments all quality control activities;has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
• Differentiateacceptableand unacceptableprocessing, embedding,cuttingand staining of tissue specimens.
• May be required to develop, execute, or validate new procedures.
• Capable of identifying problems that may affect test performance or reporting of testresults and resolve or immediately report to histologysupervisor/manager,technical supervisoror director.
• Capable of completing daily, routine histology functions without supervision.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Required WorkExperience:

• AS degree or equivalent training and experience
• HT (ASCP)
• 3 years Histology experience
• Current state licensure, if applicable
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications forHistotechnicianand Histology Supervisor.
• If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.

Preferred Work Experience:

• BS degree
• HTL (ASCP)
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
• 6 years of histopathology experience
• Immunohistochemistry experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manualdexterity

Education

• Associates Degree or equivalent training and experience (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
• HT (ASCP) (Required)
• HTL (ASCP) (Preferred)
• NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program (Preferred)

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