Histotechnologist II

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Histotechnologist II to join our team at Quest Diagnostics. As a key member of our histopathology team, you will be responsible for preparing slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, performing routine and non-routine activities, and adhering to laboratory quality control policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, including routine and non-routine activities.
• Perform gross tissue examination (high complexity testing) if meets personnel qualifications.
• 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, and coverslipping.

Requirements

• AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
• HT (ASCP) certification.
• 3 years of histology experience.
• Current state licensure, if applicable.
• Meets all requirements outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.

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. 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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Our policy is to recruit, hire, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law.

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