What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnologist I position at Quest Diagnostics?
Overview
Histotechnologist I - Knoxville, TN - Monday to Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Pay Range: $22.88 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: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!
Responsibilities
Job 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.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- AA or AS degree or equivalent training and experience
- 1-3 years experience as a Histotechnician
- Special Requirements: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)
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2024-71852
EEO
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets
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