Histotechnologist I
Company: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Location: Newtown Square
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Histotechnologist I - Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm**$10,000
Sign On Bonus** External Candidates OnlyRelocation Assistance
AvailableFree ParkingNo City Wage TaxNewly Redesigned LabThe
position is intended for individuals with prior experience working
as ahistotechnicianorhistotechnologistand possess ASCP
certification in Histotechnology. The individual in this position
will perform all routine histopathology functions, as well as
handle some more complex tasks.
- Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the
preparation of slides formicroscopic evaluation by pathologist(s),
according to policies and procedures.
- Capable of performingall ofthe duties/responsibilities of
aHistotechnicianI and II.
- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain
procedures.
- Obtain, verify and/or validate tissue used in special
stains.
- Perform all special stain procedures, both manual and
automated.
- May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
- May obtain, verify and/or validate control material used in IHC
procedures.
- May perform IHC testing.
- May perform gross tissue examination (high complexity testing)
if meets personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR
493.1489 and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for
Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and
troubleshoot minorequipment failures. Document remedial actions
such as repairs or repeated tests.
- Provide training and guidance toHistotechnicians, students and
lab aides.
- Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring
troubleshooting.
- Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens,
includingcytopreparation, staining,coverslipping, etc. after
completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This
includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
specimens
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONSRequiredWorkExperience:
- AS degree or equivalent training and experience
- HT (ASCP)
- 1-year Histology experience
- Current state licensure, if applicable
- Meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for
Minimum Qualifications forHistotechnicianand Histology
Supervisor.
- If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all
requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for
Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.Preferred
Work Experience:
- BS degree
- HTL (ASCP)
- Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
- 3 years of histopathology experience
- Immunohistochemistry experiencePhysical 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 andapparatuses all of whichdemand
significant manualdexterityKnowledge:N/ASkills:N/AEDUCATION
Associates Degree(Required)Bachelor's DegreeLICENSECERTIFICATIONS
HTL (ASCP) NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program2023-44634
Keywords: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Hamilton , Histotechnologist I, Other , Newtown Square, New Jersey
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