Histotechnician

Description: 1. Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
2. Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
3. Ensure proper tissue processing.
4. Under general supervision, perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by Histology Manager/Supervisor.
5. Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
6. Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated. 7. Under general supervision, perform special stains under approval of/at discretion of Histology Manager/Supervisor.
8. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment. 9. Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
10. Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
11. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
12. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
13. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
14. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications 1. A.A., 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. 2. HT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible OR five years of full time experience in the last 10 years

Custom Fields:
Name: Federal Contract Work in Lab
Value: No

Name: State of Credentials/Licenses Required
Value: NYS laboratory license required

Name: Is Position Eligible for Remote Work?
Value: No

Name: CapEX
Value: None

Name: GLBU-SiteCode
Value: 95500-T14:QUEST-1133 Westchester Avenue

Name: GL Account
Value: 551100|Temp Labor: Agency Non-Taxa (Contingent, All but PA and CT Locations)

Name: Justification for Temp
Value: multiple techs on LOA

Name: Is this a hospital site that requires additional credentialing?
Value: No

Name: Time Zone
Value: 6a-2:30p

Name: Reporting Business Unit (RBU)
Value: 95500:AmeriPath Pathology Assoc LLC

Name: Is Covid Vaccination Required?
Value: None

Name: Line of Business (LOB)
Value: 360:Derm Pathology