Histotechnologist II
Company: Quest Diagnostics
Location: Twinsburg
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Histotechnologist II - Twinsburg, OH - Monday - Friday - 6:00am
to 2:30pm The position is intended for individuals with prior
experience working as ahistotechnologistand 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 technicalstaffand may lead
some projects. 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
performingall ofthe duties/responsibilities of aHistotechnologistI.
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
toHistotechnicians/Histotechnologists, students and lab aides.
Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens,
includingcytopreparation, 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 controlpolicies,
anddocuments all quality control activities;has the ability to
recognize outliers and correct them. Differentiateacceptableand
unacceptableprocessing, embedding,cuttingand 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 testresults and resolve or immediately
report to histologysupervisor/manager,technical supervisoror
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 WorkExperience: 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
forHistotechnicianand 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 25pounds
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 whichdemand
significant manualdexterity Knowledge: N/A Skills: N/A EDUCATION
Associates Degree(Required) Bachelor's Degree LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Current state licensure,
Keywords: Quest Diagnostics, Cleveland , Histotechnologist II, Other , Twinsburg, Ohio
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