Histotechnologist II Job at Quest Diagnostics, Tampa, FL

  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Tampa, FL

Job Description

Histotechnologist II – Tampa, FL – Monday to Friday, 8:00 PM to 4:30 AM Pay range: $30.85+ per hour. Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, education and applicable certifications. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours Best-in-class well‑being programs Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program Vacation and Health/Flex Time 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off FinFit financial coaching and services 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Employee stock purchase plan Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans Matching gifts program Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more! The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnologist and possessing ASCP certification in Histotechnology. The individual will perform all routine histopathology functions and handle more complex tasks. Working under limited supervision, the individual will provide guidance to technical staff and may lead some projects. 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 of the 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 493.1489 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. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens. Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies and document 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. Qualifications Required Work Experience AS degree or equivalent training and experience

HT (ASCP)

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 Work Experience BS degree

HTL (ASCP)

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. Education Associates Degree or equivalent training and experience (Required) Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Current state licensure, if applicable (Required) HT (ASCP) (Required) HTL (ASCP) (Preferred) NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program (Preferred) Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quest Diagnostics

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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