Histotechnologist II - CA

Overview

Histotechnologist II - CA - West Hills, CA - Tuesday - Saturday 4 : 00AM - 12 : 30PM

The Histotechnologist II position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnologist and possesses ASCP certification in Histotechnology.

The individual in this position will perform all routine histopathology functions, as well as handle some more complex tasks.

The individual will work under limited supervision, provide guidance to technical staff and may lead some projects.

Pay Range : $42.71 - $46.69 / 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 :

• Day 1 Medical / Dental / Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!

Responsibilities

• Performs 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 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience :

• 3 years Histology experience
• 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 :

6 years of histopathology experience

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Must be able to sit and / or stand for long periods of time.

Knowledge : N / A

N / A

Skills : N / A

N / A

EDUCATION

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

Current state licensure, if applicable(Required)

HT (ASCP) (Required)

HTL (ASCP)

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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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.