Histotechnician

Overview

Histotechnician I - Hackensack, NJ Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with rotational weekends

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Histotechnician I in Hackensack, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at HUMC.

Pay range: $23.10 - $38.12 / 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

• 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®
• healthy
  
  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit 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

• Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform limited activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
• Perform limited embedding and microtomy under direct supervision
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining
• Graduates of a NAACLS accredited histotechnology program can perform special stains
• Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, cover slipping, 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 non-complex equipment
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CMS and CAP regulations
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor

• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  1 year of experience in a histology or related laboratory setting
• Preferred
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Previous experience as a histotechnician
• Physical And Mental Requirements: Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Knowledge: Basic medical terminology
• Education: High School Diploma (Required)
• College Level Science Courses (Preferred)
• NAACLS accredited Histotechnology Program (Preferred)
• Current NYS Licensure

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

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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Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.