Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostics•Paradise, NV

4d•$34 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist II performs routine histopathology functions and some more complex tasks, working under limited supervision. The role requires prior histotechnologist experience and ASCP certification in Histotechnology. The employee may provide guidance to technical staff and lead projects. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pay starts at $41.45 per hour; the employee may be eligible for shift differentials and an annual performance bonus. The role includes preparing slides for pathologist review, performing special stains, and potentially performing gross tissue examination and immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing when qualified. It also includes specimen preparation for non-gynecological specimens, including Fine Needle Aspiration specimens; training and guiding laboratory personnel; maintaining quality and safety standards; and complying with applicable regulations. The employee must be able to complete routine histology functions independently and identify, resolve, or promptly report issues that could affect test performance or results.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent training and experience.
HT (ASCP) certification.
Three years of histology experience.
Current state licensure, if applicable.
Meet corporate minimum qualification requirements for Histotechnicians and Histology Supervisors.
If performing IHC testing, meet corporate minimum qualification requirements for personnel performing immunohistochemistry testing.
Prior experience working as a histotechnologist.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 1–10 pounds frequently, 11–25 pounds occasionally, and 36–50 pounds seldom; objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
Ability to stand and work at a bench for long periods, with frequent walking and/or standing.
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

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 Histotechnologist I.
May perform gross tissue examination (high-complexity testing) if qualified under applicable CLIA and corporate requirements.
Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
Obtain and validate control 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.
Train and guide Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, students, and laboratory aides.
Prepare non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, and coverslipping, after training on the specimen types; this includes Fine Needle Aspiration specimens.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities; recognize and correct outliers.
Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of tissue specimens.
May develop, execute, or validate new procedures.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting of results, and resolve them or immediately report them to the histology supervisor or manager, technical supervisor, or director.
Complete daily routine histology functions without supervision.
Meet corporate safety, quality-control, and quality-assurance standards.
Comply with local and federal requirements and CLIA and CAP regulations.
Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage from day one 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.