Histotechnologist I
About The Position
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Histotechnologist I in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with pay starting at $29.13 per hour. Compensation offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The Histotechnologist I prepares tissue slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists and performs routine and non-routine histology procedures under established policies and procedures. The position handles accessioning and labeling, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, slide finishing, filing, and laboratory equipment upkeep. It also supports special stain procedures and may assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures and testing. The role is responsible for quality control documentation and compliance with corporate safety and quality standards and applicable local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
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, following policies and procedures.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
- Accession and label tissue samples properly.
- Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
- Process tissue properly.
- Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
- Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
- Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
- Cover slip stained slides manually or by automated methods.
- 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 maintenance and cleaning of equipment, troubleshoot minor equipment failures, and document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
- Follow 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 benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness® health assessment 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 buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
