Histology Technician
Washington, DC
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

ID: 64434104 Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (06:30 - 15:00) Description: Histology Technician / Histo TechSchedule: Monday Friday 0600-1530First-Timers Accepted: YesRTO Restrictions: All RTO must be disclosed at submissionPrior work experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory required. Candidates must have at least 1 year of histology experience. First-time travelers are accepted. Teaching hospital experience is preferred. Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately process and prepare pathology specimens are expected. No background or license issues accepted. Modified Time:8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ashley Williams Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Required + Booster - No Exemptions, Current Booster Flu Vaccine: Unknown Submittals:High Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : NA Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ASCP - PA, Bachelor's Degree B.S./B.A.Skills : Hospital clinical laboratory Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Pediatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : - Patient Diagnoses : The Pathologist Assistant will perform a variety of duties in the evaluation, and processing of patient specimens within defineddepartmental operating policies, under the direct supervision of a pathologist. Will operate various autopsy and laboratoryequipment such as autopsy saw, camera, processors, cryostats, computers and dictation equipment.Pathologist Assistant - PA(ASCP) certified Special Procedures/Unit Details : Perform post mortem examinations or assist in autopsy procedures by making & closing incisions, eviscerating organs, andspecimen collection under pathologist direction. Responsible to release bodies from the morgue during regular laboratory Process surgical specimens including, proper labeling, fixation, and decalcification per established protocols; perform FNAand Bone Marrow specimen preparation procedures; collect samples for specialized studies, research, toxicology, andmicrobiology assays. Independently perform simple and complex dissection with appropriate dictation based on department guidelines. Prepare frozen sections, including cryostat microtomy, staining, coverslipping, and labeling. Maintain autopsy and surgical tissue storage and disposal. Special Equipment : - #Tier2 Travel Compliance RTO: Max 1 week. Full-week RTO requires making up missed shifts or assignment may be extended. No RTO after initial offer. Unmade shifts may result in system-wide DNR. Weekends/Holidays: Every other weekend/holiday required. One holiday guaranteed (list preference on RTO); second based on facility need. Submissions: Only 1 Children's National location per traveler. Cannot be submitted by multiple agencies. Licensure: Active state license required at submission. DC applicants must apply within 24 48 hours of signing; pending accepted with application date + proof/pending license #, but active license required before start. MD/VA require compact or state license. Complete DC Self-Pay Checklist if applying independently. Locals: Accepted with no mileage restriction at same bill rate. Critical Care: Float between NICU/PICU/CICU; all ages. Compliance: Due Monday before start; no pending items. Restrictions: No license or background hits. Return Travelers: Must be separated from Children's National for at least 1 year. Pre-start modules, completed prior to orientation. Modules are nonbillable up to 20 hours. Must receive timecard attesting to modules for recruiters to margin Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceRTO: Max 1 week. Full-week RTO requires making up missed shifts or assignment may be extended. No RTO after initial offer. Unmade shifts may result in system-wide DNR.Weekends/Holidays: Every other weekend/holiday required. One holiday guaranteed (list preference on RTO); second based on facility need.Submissions: Only 1 Children's National location per traveler. Cannot be submitted by multiple agencies.Licensure: Active state license required at submission. DC applicants must apply within 24 48 hours of signing; pending accepted with application date + proof/pending license #, but active license required before start.MD/VA require compact or state license.Complete DC Self-Pay Checklist if applying independently.Locals: Accepted with no mileage restriction at same bill rate.Critical Care: Float between NICU/PICU/CICU; all ages.Compliance: Due Monday before start; no pending items.Restrictions: No license or background hits.Return Travelers: Must be separated from Children's National for at least 1 year.Pre-start modules, completed prior to orientation. Modules are nonbillable up to 20 hours.Must receive timecard attesting to modules for recruiters to margin Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91