Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostics•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist II performs routine histopathology functions and some complex tasks, working under limited supervision. The role provides guidance to technical staff and may lead projects. The position is in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a Tuesday-to-Saturday schedule from 3:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Pay starts at $41.45 per hour. Eligible employees may receive shift differentials for some or all hours worked on second or third shift, and successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. The role is intended for candidates with prior histotechnologist experience and ASCP certification in Histotechnology. Duties include preparing tissue slides for microscopic evaluation, performing special stains and potentially immunohistochemistry (IHC), preparing non-gynecological specimens, maintaining quality control, and supporting laboratory compliance and safety. The employee may train and guide Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, students, and lab aides, and may develop, execute, or validate procedures. The job requires an associate degree or equivalent training and experience, HT (ASCP) certification, three years of histology experience, and current state licensure if applicable. A bachelor’s degree, HTL (ASCP), graduation from a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program, six years of histopathology experience, and IHC experience are preferred. Physical demands include frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 1–10 pounds, occasional lifting and carrying of 11–25 pounds, and seldom lifting or carrying 36–50 pounds. Objects over 50 pounds must not be lifted or carried without assistance. The role also requires prolonged bench work while standing, frequent walking or standing, and manual dexterity when using laboratory tools and instruments.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent training and experience.
HT (ASCP) certification.
Three years of histology experience.
Current state licensure, if applicable.
Meet corporate minimum qualifications for Histotechnicians and Histology Supervisors.
If performing IHC testing, meet corporate minimum qualifications for personnel performing IHC testing.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1–10 pounds frequently and 11–25 pounds occasionally; objects weighing 36–50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried, and objects over 50 pounds require assistance.
Ability to stand and work at a bench for long periods and to walk and/or stand frequently.
Manual dexterity to use a wide variety of manual tools, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
HTL (ASCP) certification.
Graduation from a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program.
Six years of histopathology experience.
Immunohistochemistry experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, performing routine and non-routine histopathology activities according to policies and procedures.
Perform duties and responsibilities of a Histotechnologist I.
May perform gross tissue examination when qualified under applicable CLIA requirements and corporate policy.
Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures; obtain and validate control tissue; and perform special stain procedures.
May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures, obtain and validate IHC control material, and perform IHC testing.
Train and guide Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, students, and laboratory aides.
Prepare non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, and coverslipping, after completing training; this includes Fine Needle Aspiration specimens.
Follow laboratory quality control policies and document quality control activities; recognize and correct outliers.
Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining.
May develop, execute, or validate new procedures.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or result reporting and resolve them or promptly report them to the appropriate supervisor or director.
Complete routine daily histology functions without supervision.
Meet corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards, and comply with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage 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 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.