Histology Technologist II
Toledo, OH
PRIDE Health
6x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Histology Technologist II (Travel/Contract)

Location: Toledo, Ohio
Specialty: Laboratory
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 48 hours per week
• Sunday through Friday

Patient Age Group

• Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics

Job Description

• Perform embedding, cutting, slide preparation
• Operate stainer and perform hand staining
• Conduct Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Collaborate with Pathology grossing techs, Pathology Assistants, Pathologists, and other departments

Preferred Work Setting Experience

• Community Hospital

Required Skills and Experience

• Tissue Processing
• Histology Grossing/Fixation: Coagulant/Non-Coagulant Fixatives, Core Biopsies, Curettings, Decalcification, Enzyme Histochemistry, Excision Specimens, Formalin, Immunohistochemistry, Incisional Biopsies, Shave Biopsies
• Histology Embedding/Microtomy: Automated/Manual Microtome, Cutting Blocks, Embedding GI Specimens, Large Specimens, Molds, Skin Techniques, Histology Cassettes, Microtomy of Fatty Tissue, Frozen Sections, Hard Tissue, Paraffin Wax Sections
• Histology Staining: Basic Dye Stains, Giemsa, Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), IHC Staining, Special Stains
• Cytology (Preferred): Fine Needle Aspirates (FNA’s), Special Stains, Make Smears
• Documentation Systems (Preferred): EPIC and CERNER
• Specific Equipment (Preferred): VIP 5/6 processors, Benchmark Ultra

Minimum Experience Required

• 1 year

Certifications/Licenses Required

• ASCP-HT or ASCP-HTL

Additional Information

• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Scrubs: Any
• No local candidates accepted within 50 miles

Compliance and Credentialing Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required annually
• Fingerprinting required for certain units; Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprint results must be within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific background checks as applicable

Certifications (AHA or AAP as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – updated every 2 years
• NIH Stroke Certification – updated annually or per expiration
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Aegis (De-escalation) CPI required; can be obtained onsite after start with approval
• Tech Certification Verification (e.g., ASCP or AMT for MLT/MT/MLS)
• State License Primary Source Verification
• NURSYS Verification for RN, LPN/LVN

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (for MT, MLT, MLS, Cytotechnologist)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for RNs, time sensitive, updated annually)
• Conscious Sedation Competency Exam (for ER & ICU)

Health Documents

• Physical Exam within last 12 months (latex-free PPE available)
• N95 Fit Test within 12 months, updated annually (KN95 not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination accepted (except certain facilities)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 3 months, updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B) or approved exemptions
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months (instant acceptable unless on Rx)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season

Other Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start (at least one from a leader, e.g., Charge RN or above)
• Skills checklist required for all candidates
• Dress code adherence as per facility guidelines

This position offers an opportunity to work in a hospital laboratory setting with a diverse patient population and requires strong histology skills, relevant certifications, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.