Travel Contract

Travel Histology Technologist
Houston, TX
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Nights

$1,776/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration14 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,776/week

Description

Job Title: Histology Tech

Location: Not specified

Contract Length: Not specified

Job Summary: The Histology Tech is responsible for validating specimen identification, processing specimens, embedding tissues, performing routine and special staining procedures, and assisting with various laboratory tasks. The role requires multitasking, prioritizing workloads, and ensuring high-quality results within established turnaround times. The candidate must demonstrate excellent embedding and cutting skills, with a focus on quality over speed.

Required Qualifications:

Registered Histotechnician HT(ASCP) or Histotechnologist HTL(ASCP)
HT-ASCP or HTL-ASCP certification
Associate's Degree in Science or Histology
Minimum of two years of paid experience, preferably in a hospital or reference lab
Knowledge of hospital and laboratory operations
Ability to communicate effectively and exhibit sound independent judgment
Basic knowledge of computer functions
Working knowledge of basic special stains and paraffin tissue sectioning
Ability to operate tissue processors, stainers, embedding units, cryostats, microscopes, and centrifuges

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with special stains, frozen sections, and non-gyn cytology processing

Additional Information:

Work hours: 4 AM, Monday through Friday
Parking compensation must be arranged with the agency; neither TCH nor RightSourcing is responsible for parking

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Night

RightSourcing IHS Job ID #37392258. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Histology Technologist

Employer

Integrated Healthcare Services

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