Histotechnician I

Quest Diagnostics•Knoxville, TN

47d•$21 - $35

About The Position

Histotechnician I - Knoxville, TN - Thursday - Friday 3:30AM-12:00PM (Rotational Saturday) The Histotechnician I position is an entry level position for individuals with previous histology or other laboratory experience (i.e., laboratory assistant, cytology prep tech, etc.). The individual will receive on the job training to perform specific technical histology functions under the general supervision of a qualified histotechnicianII / histotechnologist or higher. This position can also be used for individuals who recently graduated a NACCLS accredited histotechnology program and have not obtained their ASCP certification. Pay Range: $21.32 to $35.16 (depending on experience) 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: Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for: Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week) 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week) 401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Annual incentive plans Employee stock purchase plan Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® and so much more!

Requirements

1 year of experience in a histology or related laboratory setting
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Basic medical terminology
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Current state licensure, if applicable

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a histotechnician
NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program

Responsibilities

Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, performs limited activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
Performs limited embedding and microtomy under direct supervision.
Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
Graduates of a NAACLS accredited histotechnology program can perform special stains.
Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
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 non-complex equipment.
Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CMS and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part-time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
401(k) pre-tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Annual incentive plans
Employee stock purchase plan
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
Employee stock purchase plan

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