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

Histology Tech

Location:
Not specified

Contract Length:
Not specified

Job Summary:
Validates specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type and size, prioritizing workload according to handling protocols defined in section manuals within established turnaround times. Processes specimens using the tissue processor, ensuring correct order of solutions and programs for each type of processing. Embeds tissues and sections at least 30 blocks/hour on the microtome to the correct thickness, producing the correct number of sections and slides for each specimen or block type. Performs routine staining procedures, including AFB, MSN, Gram, and Oro, on mounted tissue sections or body fluid preparations for the demonstration of specific tissue elements or microorganisms. Coverslips slides at a minimal rate of 3 slides/min, labels, and distributes slides for interpretation by the pathologist in a timely manner. Assists with liver biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and retrieves fresh specimens in various labs and suites. Performs inquiry functions and troubleshoots problems.

Required Qualifications:
- Registered Histotechnician HT(ASCP) or Histotechnologist HTL(ASCP)
- HT-ASCP - Cert-Histotechnician or HTL-ASCP - Cert-Histotechnologist
- Associate's Degree in Science or Histology
- Knowledge of hospital and laboratory operations
- Effective communication skills
- 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
- No less than two years of paid experience, preferably in a hospital or reference lab

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

Additional Information:
- Routine histology prioritizes quality over speed
- Shift: Day (8am-4:30pm, M-F)
- Candidates should work out parking compensation with their agency; neither TCH nor RightSourcing is responsible for parking