Histotechnologist II

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Histotechnologist II to join our team at Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. As a Histotechnologist II, you will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists, students and lab aides.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

Requirements:

• AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
• HT (ASCP) certification.
• 3 years Histology experience.
• Current state licensure, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree.
• HTL (ASCP) certification.
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program.
• 6 years of histopathology experience.
• Immunohistochemistry 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 which demand significant manual dexterity.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets