Histotechnologist I

Quest Diagnostics•Hackensack, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Histotechnologist I for a hospital-based position at HUMC in Hackensack, New Jersey. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The pay range is $32.00 to $50.73 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a 10% shift differential for some or all second-shift hours or a 15% differential for some or all third-shift hours; details are provided if an offer is extended. Salary 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 performs routine and non-routine work to prepare tissue slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, following laboratory policies and procedures. Duties include accessioning and labeling samples, tissue processing and embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining, and potentially immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing. The role also includes maintaining equipment, documenting quality control activities, and meeting applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (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 to prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists according to 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 and embed processed tissue in paraffin.
Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
Cover-slip stained slides manually or using 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, and troubleshoot minor equipment failures.
Document remedial actions, such as repairs or repeated tests.
Follow laboratory quality control policies and document quality control activities.
Meet corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards.
Comply 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 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 or 15% for some or all third-shift hours.