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Histotechnologist II

1 month ago

White Plains, New York, United States Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Histotechnologist II to join our team at Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
  • Capable of performing all duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnologist I.
  • May perform gross tissue examination (high complexity testing) if meets personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP.
  • 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 documents all quality control activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
  • Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting and staining of tissue specimens.
  • May be required to develop, execute, or validate new procedures.
  • Capable of identifying problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolve or immediately report to histology supervisor/manager, technical supervisor or director.
  • Capable of completing daily, routine histology functions without supervision.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • AS degree or equivalent training and experience.
  • HT (ASCP) certification.
  • 3 years Histology experience.
  • 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 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.
Knowledge and Skills

N/A

Education

Associates Degree (Required)

Bachelor's Degree

License/Certifications

Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)

HT (ASCP) (Required)

HTL (ASCP)

NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program

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