Histotechnician I

Company: Quest Diagnostics
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Histotechnician I - Wilmington, NC - Monday-Friday JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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)
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• May perform limited embedding and microtomy under general supervision, as needed.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stains under general supervision, as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
• 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. JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education:
  • High School Education or equivalent Work Experience:
    • 1 year experience in a histology laboratory within the last ten years Special Requirements:
      • HT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible or five years of full time experience in the last 10 Key Word Search: tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, Hematoxylin, Eosin, stain, coverslip, slides.req86194

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