Asst, Lab II - Histology- Knoxville, TN

Quest Diagnostics
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Posted on: 4 Apr 2021

Knoxville, TN

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Job Description

Job Description

Asst, Lab II - Histology- Knoxville, Tennessee - Monday to Friday

Look for more than answers. Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact and a clear dedication to service. Its about providing clarity and hope.

As a Lab Technician you will work for the world leader in the industry, with a career where you can expand your skills and knowledge. Youll have a role where you can act with professionalism, you can inspire colleagues, and you can care about the work we do and the people we serve.

At Quest, Lab Technicians play an essential role in our success and in the services we provide. As a career, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your career with the 1 Diagnostic Lab in the US. We are tech driven, and were creating the lab of the future an environment where you can deliver cutting edge diagnostics and help us drive new discoveries and breakthroughs.

Basic Purpose:

The Histology Laboratory Assistant II position is an entry level position for an individual with prior laboratory experience. The individual will perform routine and limited non-routine functions to aid in the preparation of histopathology samples. The individual will work under general supervision of trained, certified histotechnicians and/or histotechnologists.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and limited non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).

2. Receive/collect, label and prepare tissue specimens for gross dissection.

3. Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.

4. Monitor inventory, requisition and order supplies prior to depletion, stock and maintain laboratory supplies.

5. May run and/or monitor pending lists.

6. May generate and maintain department statistics.

7. Operate, clean, and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments. Maintain a clean workstation in the grossing area.

8. Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining, under direct supervision.

9. Perform routine H&E; staining either manually or automated.

10. Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.

11. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

12. With appropriate education and training, may assist technical staff with limited technical functions (Contact MQA-AP for specific guidance).

13. Responsible for all assigned clerical duties associated with the Histology laboratory.

14. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information concerning patients, physicians, employees, clients, vendors, and the Company.

15. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.

16. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

17. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

18. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

N/A

Qualifications:

Minimum:

1. High School Education or equivalent.

2. 1 year of histopathology or other laboratory experience

3. Good clerical, organizational and communication skills.

4. 1 year of experience handling PHI and other patient information using an LIS

5. Basic knowledge of operating non-complex instrumentation.

Preferred:

1. College level science courses

2. 3 years of histopathology or other laboratory experience, including providing support to pathologists.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

- Ability to physically, audibly, and visually perform all functions.

- Ability to prioritize workflow

- Ability to stand for prolonged periods

- Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds

- Good verbal skills

- Good decision making skills

Quest Diagnostics

Secaucus, NJ

Company Overview

Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our 46,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives.

At a Glance

Quest Diagnostics is the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services
Generated 2018 revenues of approximately $7.53 billion
Publicly trades common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DGX). More in Investor Relations
Ranks as a component of the S&P 500
Touches the lives of 30 percent of American adults each year
Serves about half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S
Access to approximately 90% of U.S. insured lives
Engages workforce of about 46,000 employees dedicated to putting patients first every day
More than 6,600 patient access points, the most extensive network in the U.S.,
including phlebotomists in physician offices and more than 2,250 of our own
patient service centers
A medical and scientific staff of more than 600 M.D.s and Ph.D.s
Logistics capabilities, that include approximately 3,750 courier vehicles and 25 aircraft that collectively make tens of thousands of stops daily
Offers physicians a test menu that is industry leading in breadth and innovation. Our test menu ranges from routine biological tests to complex and specialized molecular and gene-based testing as well as anatomic pathology
Provides a broad range of solutions for employers, including workplace drug testing for employers and government agencies; the Blueprint for Wellness employee wellness service; and risk assessment services for the life insurance industry
Publishes original research in peer reviewed publications, at medical and scientific conferences, and as a public service. Quest Diagnostics Health Trends reports examine trends in diseases based on the company’s United States database. Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index (DTI) reports examine trends in workplace drug testing, and have been considered a benchmark for U.S. workforce drug positivity trends since 1988

Recognition

Named to Fortune Magazine's 2019 World's Most Admired Companies list in the Health Care industry category of "Pharmacy and Other Services" for the third consecutive year
Among FORTUNE® Magazine's 2018 Fortune 500® companies
Ranked on the Forbes® 2018 Global 2000
Ranked on the “Barron’s 500” list of top-performing large companies for 2017
Named a member of the Dow Jones® Sustainability World and North America indexes since 2004 (DJSI World) and 2005 (DJSI North America). The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index represents the top 10% of the leading sustainability companies out of the biggest 2,500 companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index
Earned a place on the annual Newsweek Green Rankings, for the fourth consecutive year on the 2017 U.S. list
Consistently named one of the best places to work in U.S. business journal rankings, including Forbes® 2018 America's Best Large Employers
Achieved Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation from the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, recognizing our important actions to reduce the cancer risk of employees and their families
Received a rating of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, earning the distinction of being a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality"
Named a DiversityInc Noteworthy Company for the second consecutive year in 2018