Histotechnologist
Plymouth, MA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Histotechnology (Travel Position)

Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: ASAP, with at least 4 weeks out for compliance
Orientation: Weekly (every Monday, except holidays)

Job Description

• Prepare, process, embed, cut, coverslip, stain, and mount tissue specimens for evaluation and examination by the pathologist.
• Perform special staining procedures, including Immunohistochemistry (IHC) on tissue and quality control slides as requested.
• Accession specimens for Pathology and Cytology in the computer system.
• Communicate with providers regarding specimen issues.
• Prepare GYN and Non-GYN cytology specimens and order molecular studies.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and instruments; maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain inventory and communicate ordering needs to Clinical Specialist.
• Keep work area clean and safe.
• Attend laboratory meetings, in-service education, and seminars as requested.
• Regularly pick up specimens from all hospital areas.
• Perform frozen sections.
• Train new employees and intern staff in assigned area of expertise.
• Dispose of specimens and hazardous chemicals safely and appropriately.

Requirements

• HT(ASCP) certification required.
• No local travelers accepted (cannot reside within 50 miles of the facility).
• Candidates must not have worked for this hospital system as travel, permanent, or per diem staff within the last six months. A six-month separation is required.

Additional Information

• Contract guarantee: 72 hours biweekly (does not include on-call time).
• All return-to-office (RTO) requests must be presented at time of submission.

Experience

• Specialty: Histotechnology
• Years of Experience Required: Not explicitly stated; assume standard experience for HT(ASCP) certified roles.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.