Histotechnician II

Job Details

Category: Laboratory Location: Lewisville, Texas Job Function: Operations Job Family: Laboratory Operations Shift: Day Employee Type: On-Call Work Mode: On-site

Job Description

Histotechnician II - Lewisville TX On-Call

Pay range: $24.28 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

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401k Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month and after one year a fully vested company match up to 5 of pay.

On-call employees are eligible for 401k pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5 after 12 months of service.

Position Description

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnician to perform technical functions within the histopathology laboratory. The individual will work under the general supervision of experienced histotechnologists.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists. Capable of performing all of the duties and responsibilities of a Histotechnician I.

• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Perform special stain procedures.
• Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring troubleshooting.
• Train and perform limited immunohistochemistry staining under the general supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor, or other qualified pathologist.
• Prepare immunohistochemistry solutions and reagents for IHC procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor, or other qualified pathologist.
• 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.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures.
• Document remedial actions such as repairs and repeated tests.
• Adhere to laboratorys 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.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5 years full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years. ASCP eligible OR five years of full-time experience in the last 10 years. 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

HT ASCP Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program 2 years of histopathology 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.