Histotech / Grossing Trainee

Quest Diagnostics•Memphis, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotech / Grossing Trainee role is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The pay range starts at $20.00 per hour. Pay offers depend on factors such as relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market and organizational considerations. Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual performance bonus. This position is for an individual who meets the applicable educational requirements but does not have bench experience. The trainee will be trained as either a grossing technician or a histotechnician and will temporarily be placed in the intern (I) job grade until training is complete. All work is performed under direct supervision until the general and/or technical supervisor approves the trainee to work independently. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the trainee performs routine and limited non-routine activities to prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists. The trainee must be capable of performing all duties and responsibilities of a Histology Lab Assistant. Depending on the training track, duties include gross description and dissection of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens or tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and specimen preparation. The trainee must meet corporate safety, quality control, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements, maintain an organized work area, and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
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.
Current trainee state licensure, as applicable.
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

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

Responsibilities

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.
Record applicable measurements, weight, volume, and abnormal findings for surgical specimens.
Dissect surgical specimens and prepare tissues for histologic processing.
Escalate non-routine or complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Technician or Pathologist Assistant.
For histotechnician trainees, under direct supervision of a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist, ensure proper tissue processing.
Perform limited embedding and microtomy.
Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
Coverslip stained slides manually or using automated equipment.
Perform limited special stains.
After completing training on non-gynecological specimen types, prepare non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, and coverslipping, including Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) 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 working 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost health assessment program.
Blueprint for Wellness® health program.
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 a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.