Histotechnologist I

Quest Diagnostics•Hackensack, NJ

1d•$32 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Histotechnologist I for a hospital-based position at HUMC in Hackensack, New Jersey. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The pay range is $32.00 to $50.73 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours; further details are provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The Histotechnologist prepares tissue slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists and performs duties including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, routine staining, special stains, and potentially immunohistochemistry (IHC). The role also includes equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control documentation, and compliance with laboratory, corporate, and regulatory standards. Quest offers benefits and programs that may vary depending on whether the position is part-time or full-time. Benefits listed include medical and supplemental health coverage, dental and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours, well-being and mental health programs, vacation and health/flex time, holidays and a personal day, financial coaching, a 401(k) with company match after 12 months, employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, annual incentive plans, matching gifts, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

AA or AS degree, or equivalent training and experience.
1–3 years of experience as a Histotechnician.
HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in preparing slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists according to policies and procedures.
Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of 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.
Cover slip stained slides manually or with automated equipment.
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.
File finished blocks and slides.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning, troubleshoot minor equipment failures, and document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and document quality control activities.
Ensure corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards are met.
Ensure compliance with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees working 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 a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.
Potential annual performance bonus compensation.
Potential shift differential of 10% for some or all second-shift hours and 15% for some or all third-shift hours.