Night Shift Histotechnologist I — Sign-On Bonus

Quest Diagnostics; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Well-being programs

401(k) match

Education assistance

Annual incentive plans

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Histotechnologist I for Sunday through Thursday night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available to external applicants. Base pay starts at $26.97 per hour, with potential 10% second-shift and 15% third-shift differentials.

Annual performance bonuses may be offered. Responsibilities include preparing slides for microscopic evaluation, ensuring proper accessioning, tissue processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, and

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
• 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required.

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.

Skills

Histology techniques

Laboratory safety

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent training and experience

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Histotechnologist I for Sunday through Thursday night shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available to external applicants. Base pay starts at $26.97 per hour, with potential 10% second-shift and 15% third-shift differentials.

Annual performance bonuses may be offered. Responsibilities include preparing slides for microscopic evaluation, ensuring proper accessioning, tissue processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, and