Histotechnician II

Quest Diagnostics • Paterson, NJ

2d • $25 - $42

About The Position

Histotechnician II - Paterson, NJ, On-call The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnician to perform technical functions within the histopathology laboratory. The individual will work under the general supervision of experienced histotechnologists.

Requirements

• A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5 year’s full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.
• ASCP eligible OR five years of full-time experience in the last 10 years
• Current state licensure, if applicable
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
• If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.

Nice To Haves

• HT (ASCP)
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
• 2 years of histopathology experience

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
• Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Perform special stain procedures.
• Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring troubleshooting.
• Train and perform limited immunohistochemistry staining under the general supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist.
• Prepare immunohistochemistry solutions and reagents for IHC procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist.
• 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 equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs and 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.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.
• On-call employees are eligible for:
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree