Histology Technician
Houston, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Histology Tech - Texas, Houston

Job Type

• Clinical Allied Registry

Job Description

• Validate specimen identification and sample appropriateness.
• Prioritize workload according to handling protocols and turnaround times.
• Process specimens using tissue processors, following correct solution order and programs.
• Embed tissues and section at least 30 blocks per hour on the microtome to correct thickness.
• Produce correct number of sections and slides per specimen/block type with high quality (no more than one documented complaint from pathologist).
• Perform routine staining procedures including AFB, MSN, Gram, and Oro on tissue sections or body fluid preparations.
• Prioritize and multitask staining procedures for timely processing.
• Coverslip slides at a minimum rate of 3 slides per minute; label and distribute slides promptly for pathologist interpretation.
• Assist with liver biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and retrieve fresh specimens in various labs (main lab, cryostat lab, NGI suite, CT suite, Electron Microscopy).
• Perform inquiry functions and troubleshoot technical/specimen/result issues.
• Emphasize quality over speed in routine histology.
• Knowledge of hospital and laboratory operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound independent judgment.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of special stains and paraffin tissue sectioning.
• Ability to operate tissue processors, stainers, embedding units, cryostats, microscopes, and centrifuges at a basic level.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science or Histology.
• ASCP certification.
• Minimum 2 years of paid histology experience as a Histology Technologist.
• Histology Technologist experience within the last year.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week)

Contract Length

• Approximately 14 weeks

Additional Notes

• Candidates should arrange parking compensation independently; employer and agency are not responsible for parking costs.