Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostics; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Histotechnologist II to join their dynamic team in Knoxville. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, performing routine and complex histopathology tasks while providing guidance to technical staff. You will be responsible for preparing slides for evaluation, adhering to quality control standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive workplace culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of histotechnology. If you are passionate about histopathology and eager to contribute to patient care, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees

15 PTO days first year

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with matching contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for career advancement

Training provided

Qualifications

• ASCP certification in Histotechnology is required.
• 3+ years of histology experience and current state licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation according to policies.
• Perform routine and non-routine histology functions.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Histotechnology

Microscopic evaluation

Quality control

Immunohistochemistry

Training and guidance

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Manual tools

Job description

Overview

Histotechnologist II - Knoxville, TN - Monday-Friday 2:00AM-10:30AM (Rotational Weekends)

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnologist and 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 technical staff and may lead some projects.

Pay Range: $27.67+ 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:

1. Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
2. 15 PTO days first year
3. Paid Holidays
4. Annual Bonus Opportunity
5. 401(k) with matching contributions
6. Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
7. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
8. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
9. Blueprint for Wellness
10. Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
11. Opportunities for career advancement
12. Training provided!

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 performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnologist I.
• 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 to Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists, students and lab aides.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, 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 control policies, and documents all quality control activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
• Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting and 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 test results and resolve or immediately report to histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor or 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.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

• 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 for Histotechnician and 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 25 pounds 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 which demand significant manual dexterity.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree (Required) Bachelor’s Degree

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

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

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EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.