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Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Histotechnologist 2

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLas Vegas, NV, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree or equivalent training and experience is required.
  • HT (ASCP) certification is required.
  • Three years of histology experience is required.
  • Current state licensure is required if applicable.
  • Meet corporate minimum qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
  • If performing immunohistochemistry testing, meet corporate minimum qualifications for personnel performing that testing.
  • Ability to lift and carry items of varying weights, including 1–10 pounds frequently, 11–25 pounds occasionally, and 36–50 pounds seldom; items over 50 pounds must not be lifted or carried without assistance.
  • Ability to stand and work at the bench for extended periods, with frequent walking and/or standing.
  • Ability to use manual tools, laboratory instruments, and apparatus requiring significant manual dexterity.
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • HTL (ASCP) certification is preferred.
  • Graduation from a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnology program is preferred.
  • Six years of histopathology experience is preferred.
  • Immunohistochemistry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in preparing slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, following policies and procedures.
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Histotechnologist I.
  • Perform gross tissue examination, which is high-complexity testing, if qualified under CLIA and corporate requirements.
  • 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 immunohistochemistry procedures.
  • May obtain and validate control material used in immunohistochemistry procedures.
  • May perform immunohistochemistry testing.
  • Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, students, and lab aides.
  • Prepare non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, and coverslipping, after training on those specimen types; this includes fine-needle aspiration specimens.
  • Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document all quality-control activities; identify and correct outliers.
  • Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of tissue specimens.
  • May develop, execute, or validate new procedures.
  • Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results, and resolve them or immediately report them to the appropriate supervisor or director.
  • Complete daily routine histology functions without supervision.
  • Ensure corporate safety, quality-control, and quality-assurance standards are met.
  • Ensure compliance with local and federal regulations, CLIA, and CAP requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

About the Company

Quest Diagnostics

Operates nationwide clinical laboratory testing

Quest Diagnostics provides clinical laboratory testing and diagnostic services. It processes patient samples across a network of laboratories to run a broad menu of 3,000+ tests, including cancer diagnostics and anatomical pathology, and delivers interpretive reports through its medical staff. Tests are performed at its patient service centers, esoteric and rapid-response labs, and outpatient facilities, with results shared with clinicians via connected data systems. What sets Quest Diagnostics apart is its scale and scope: the world’s largest clinical lab network, the broadest test menu, a large team of MDs and PhDs for interpretation, and leadership in cancer diagnostics and pre-employment drug testing, plus extensive clinical trials testing. Its goal is to empower healthcare providers and patients with actionable diagnostic insights to identify, treat, and manage disease, inspire healthy behaviors, and improve health outcomes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Secaucus, NJ
Founded
1967

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