Travel Histology Technologist
Minneapolis, MN
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Pride Health is hiring a Histology Technician (Histology Tech) to support a high-volume hospital laboratory in Minneapolis, MN 55407. This is an 18-week travel contract with a night shift schedule, ideal for an experienced histology professional with strong embedding and microtomy skills.

Job Summary

The Histology Technician will support diagnostic pathology services in a fast-paced histology laboratory, performing routine and complex embedding and microtomy on biopsies and large specimens. This role primarily backfills open positions and requires efficiency, precision, and the ability to manage high specimen volumes while maintaining quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced embedding and microtomy for biopsies and large specimens.
• Cut tissue sections using manual and automated microtomes and cryostats.
• Handle fatty, hard, calcified, and decalcified tissues with precision.
• Perform paraffin wax sectioning and precision microtomy.
• Prepare slides for staining and perform Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) staining.
• Operate automatic tissue processors, including dehydration, clearing, and processing agents.
• Maintain accurate specimen identification using histology cassettes and Epic documentation.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control, safety, and turnaround time standards.
• Support high-volume workflows (approximately 1,800 blocks/day).
• Collaborate effectively with pathology and laboratory teams.

Required Qualifications

• ASCP-HT Certification – Required.
• Minimum 2 years of histology experience.
• Strong expertise in embedding and microtomy in a high-paced laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with Epic (Excellian/Epic).
• Prior travel experience – Required.
• Ability to work independently on night shift.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.