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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC lists this Histology Group Lead opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Histology Group Lead - Cincinnati, OH, Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM
$ 5,000 Sign On Bonus
The 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, handle escalated issues and troubleshoot quality issues. The individual provides supervisory level coverage for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory in the supervisor's absence.
Pay range: $32.63+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
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!
Responsibilities
Assists the supervisor or manager in the day-to-day operation of the histology lab on the assignedshift. Helps to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of services provided by the department.
Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnologist II.
Confer with and /or make recommendations to the supervisor concerning the operation of the department including policies, procedures, and equipment applications.
Provide technical instructions, training and guidance to technicians/technologists, students and lab aides in techniques, instrumentation, and organization of work.
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
Assist supervisor in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment/instrumentation.
Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, and document 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.
Be capable of identifying problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolve or immediately report to histology supervisor, technical supervisor, or director.
Assist supervisor with facilitation of departmental training, competency assessments and continuing education.
Provide input to the supervisor for employee performance reviews.
Maintain the daily operation of the shift in the absence of the histology supervisor.
Assist supervisor with special projects, as assigned.
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 Work Experience:
3 years Histology experience. 6 years of experience are required for any individual providing supervisory coverage in a New York State licensed laboratory.
Preferred Work Experience:
6 years of histopathology experience
Immunohistochemistry experience
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Knowledge:
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.
Education
Associates Degree AS degree or equivalent training and experience (Required)
Bachelor's Degree Science (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
HT (ASCP) (Required)
HTL (ASCP) (Preferred)
NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program (Preferred)
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.
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Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
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