Histotech / Grossing Trainee

Quest Diagnostics•Memphis, TN

7h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnician/Grossing Technician Trainee role is for an individual who meets the educational requirements but lacks bench experience. The trainee will be trained as either a grossing technician or a histotechnician and will perform all work under direct supervision until approved by the general and/or technical supervisor to work independently. The position is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Pay starts at $20.00 per hour. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications where applicable, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation.

Requirements

For grossing training, meet the requirements in the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP and 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489.
For histology training, meet the requirements in the corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
Hold current trainee state licensure, as applicable.
Associate degree required.
Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation.
Good clerical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

One year of histology and/or grossing experience.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and limited non-routine activities involved in preparing slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.
Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Histology Lab Assistant.
For grossing trainees, under direct supervision of a pathologist, pathologist assistant, or grossing technician, describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, including lesions, markings, and sutures.
For grossing trainees, record measurements, weight, volume, and abnormal findings as applicable.
For grossing trainees, dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
Escalate non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Technician or Pathologist Assistant.
For histotechnician trainees, ensure proper tissue processing.
For histotechnician trainees, perform limited embedding and microtomy.
For histotechnician trainees, prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
For histotechnician trainees, coverslip stained slides manually or using automated methods.
For histotechnician trainees, perform limited special stains.
After training on non-gynecological specimen types, prepare non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, and coverslipping; this includes Fine Needle Aspiration specimens.
Meet corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards.
Comply with local and federal regulations, CLIA, and CAP requirements.
Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees who work 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost health assessment program, Blueprint for Wellness®.
healthyMINDS mental health program.
Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
Six holidays plus one 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, with buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.