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Company

Quest Diagnostics
Address , Shelton, 06484, Ct
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $23.60 - $38.93 an hour
Expires 2023-10-03
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
Overview:
Histotechnician II - Shelton, CT - Monday to Friday

Pay Range: $23.6 - $38.93 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
 Medical/Prescription Drugs
 Dental
 Vision
 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
 Supplemental Health Plans
 401(k) Plan – Company match dollar-for-dollar up to 5%
 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
 Supplemental Life Insurance
 Dependent Life Insurance
 Short- and Long-Term Disability buy-up
 Blueprint for Wellness
 Emotional Well-Being Resources
 Educational Assistance
 Paid time off / Health Time
 Variable Compensation Plans
 Sales Incentive Plans

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnician to perform technical functions within the histopathology laboratory. The individual will work under the general supervision of experienced histotechnologists.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
  • Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
  • Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs and repeated tests.
  • Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I.
  • Prepare immunohistochemistry solutions and reagents for IHC procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist.
  • Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring troubleshooting.
  • Train and perform limited immunohistochemistry staining under the general supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist.
  • Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
  • Perform special stain procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
  • Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
  • Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
  • Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
  • A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S. education or
  • Equivalent and 5 year’s full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.
  • Current state licensure, if applicable
  • ASCP eligible OR five years of full-time experience in the last 10 years
  • 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 Work Experience:
  • HT (ASCP)
  • 2 years of histopathology experience
  • Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
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.
  • 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
  • Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
Knowledge:
N/A
Skills:
N/A

EDUCATION
Associates Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
High School Diploma or Equivalent(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
ASCP Certification
Current state licensure, if applicable(Required)
NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program

2023-44325
EEO:
Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.