Histotechnologist I - CA

Histotechnologist I 

Location:  San Juan Capistrano, CA

Work Schedule:  Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Pay range: $38.42 - $65.35 / 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, 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 Histotechnologist I position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnician or histotechnologist and possess ASCP certification in Histotechnology. The individual in this position will perform all routine histopathology functions, as well as handle some more complex tasks. 

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 Histotechnician I and II.  
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.  
• Obtain, verify and/or validate tissue used in special stains.   
• Perform all special stain procedures, both manual and automated.  
• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.   
• May obtain, verify and/or validate control material used in IHC procedures.  
• May perform IHC testing.  
• 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.  
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.  
• Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians, students and lab aides.   
• Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring troubleshooting.  
• 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.   
• 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

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Required Work Experience:  

• 1 year Histology experience 
• Meet 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:  

• 3 years of histopathology experience 
• Immunohistochemistry experience  

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

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

Education

• Associates Degree (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
• HT (ASCP) (Preferred)
• HTL (ASCP) (Required)

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

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