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Histotechnician II

Quest Diagnostics, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955

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Histotechnician II - Knoxville, TN - On-Call

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnician to perform technical functions within the histopathology laboratory. The individual will work under the general supervision of experienced histotechnologists. Job Description

Histotechnician II - Knoxville, TN - On-Call

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnician to perform technical functions within the histopathology laboratory. The individual will work under the general supervision of experienced histotechnologists.

Pay Range: $22.88+ per hour;

Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On-call Employees Are Eligible For

401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

Responsibilities

Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I. Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures. Perform special stain procedures. Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring troubleshooting. Train and perform limited immunohistochemistry staining under the general supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist. Prepare immunohistochemistry solutions and reagents for IHC procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist. Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs and repeated tests. Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, and document all quality control activities. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience

A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5 year’s full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years. ASCP eligible OR five years of full-time experience in the last 10 years Current state licensure, if applicable Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor. If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.

Preferred Work Experience

HT (ASCP) Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program 2 years of histopathology experience

Physical And Mental Requirements

The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. Frequent walking and/or standing. May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manual dexterity

Knowledge

N/A

Skills

N/A

EDUCATION

Associates Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

ASCP Certification

Current state licensure, if applicable(Required)

NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. Seniority level

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