Histotechnologist II - CA

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,420 - 85,714; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is seeking a Histotechnologist II in West Hills, CA. This role involves preparing slides for microscopic evaluation, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and providing training to staff. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of Histology experience, HT (ASCP) certification, and an Associates or Bachelor's Degree. The position offers a pay range of $36.60 - $62.22 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3 years Histology experience required.
• Current state licensure and HT (ASCP) certification are required.
• Should have the ability to perform gross tissue examination if qualified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.
• Perform gross tissue examinations if qualified.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Histology experience

Immunohistochemistry testing

Training and guidance

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Histotechnologist II - CA - West Hills, CA, Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Pay range: $36.60 - $62.22 / 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:

• 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!

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 document all quality control activities; have 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:

• 3 years Histology experience
• 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:

6 years of histopathology experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Education

• Associates Degree (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
• HT (ASCP) (Required)
• HTL (ASCP) (Preferred)

Work Requirements

• Travel Required

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances described in the Equal Opportunity Employer statement at the end of the posting.

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

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