Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Histotechnologist II to join their dynamic team in Pompano Beach. This role involves performing routine and complex histopathology tasks while providing guidance to junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess ASCP certification and a strong background in histotechnology, ensuring compliance with quality control standards. With a focus on employee well-being, the company offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about histotechnology and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision

15 PTO days first year

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training provided

Qualifications

• ASCP certification in Histotechnology required.
• 3 years of Histology experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histopathology functions and complex tasks.
• Provide guidance to technical staff and lead projects.
• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation.

Skills

Histotechnology

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopic Evaluation

Quality Control

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Histotechnologist II - Pompano Beach, FL - Monday to Friday 8:00PM-4:30AM

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.

Pay Range: $30.00+ per hour; Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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:

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

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

N/A

EDUCATION
Associates Degree(Required)
Bachelor's Degree

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

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