Histotechnologist II

Quest Diagnostics•Las Vegas, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist II performs routine histopathology functions and some more complex laboratory tasks, working under limited supervision. The role provides guidance to technical staff and may lead projects. The position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Pay starts at $41.45 per hour. The employee may be eligible for shift differential for some or all hours worked on second or third shift; annual performance bonus compensation may also be available. The role is intended for individuals with prior histotechnologist experience and ASCP certification in Histotechnology. Duties include preparing slides for pathologist evaluation; performing special stains and, where qualified, gross tissue examination and immunohistochemistry; preparing non-gynecological specimens; maintaining quality control and documentation; training and guiding other staff; identifying and resolving or escalating problems; and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and regulations. The position requires the ability to complete routine histology functions independently and maintain a clean, organized work area. Benefits offered may include medical and supplemental health, dental and vision coverage 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; an employee stock purchase plan; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; annual incentive plans; matching gifts; education assistance; and career advancement opportunities. Benefit availability depends on employment status and eligibility.

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 immunohistochemistry testing, meet corporate minimum qualifications for personnel performing IHC testing.
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.
Ability to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatus requiring significant manual dexterity.

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, following policies and procedures.
Perform the duties and responsibilities of a Histotechnologist I.
Perform gross tissue examination when qualified under applicable CLIA and corporate requirements.
Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures; obtain and validate control tissue; and perform special stain procedures.
Prepare solutions and reagents for immunohistochemistry procedures, obtain and validate control material, and perform IHC testing when applicable and qualified.
Train and guide Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, students, and lab aides.
Prepare non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, and coverslipping, after 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.
Develop, execute, or validate new procedures when required.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting, resolve them, or immediately report them to the appropriate supervisor, manager, or director.
Complete daily routine 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 well-organized work area.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical and supplemental health coverage for eligible full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
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 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 for some or all hours worked on second or third shift.