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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, USA$33.81 - $55.81 /hrIn-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.
  • Must meet corporate minimum qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
  • If performing immunohistochemistry testing, must meet corporate minimum qualifications for personnel performing immunohistochemistry testing.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 1–10 pounds frequently, 11–25 pounds occasionally, and 36–50 pounds seldom; objects over 50 pounds must not be lifted or carried without assistance.
  • Must be able to stand and work at the bench for long periods and walk and/or stand frequently.
  • Must have the manual dexterity to use a wide variety of manual tools, laboratory instruments, and apparatuses.

Responsibilities

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

Desired Qualifications

  • 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.

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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