Travel Pathologists' Assistant
Peoria, IL
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,126/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$880/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Additional Information
- Facility: OSF HealthCare
- Department: Pathology Laboratory – Histology
- Specialty: Histology Technician / Histotechnologist
- Care Setting: Acute Care
- Charting System: Epic Beaker
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Schedule & Requirements
- Shift: Nights
- Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM
- Schedule: 5x8s (40 hours/week)
Required Experience
- Recent Histology Laboratory experience required
- High-volume Histology Lab experience preferred
- Experience maintaining specimen and case integrity
- Experience troubleshooting difficult tissue blocks
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while following laboratory protocols
Required Certifications
- ASCP Certified Histotechnician (HT) OR
- ASCP Certified Histotechnologist (HTL)
- Illinois License or proof of application process initiated
Required Skills
- Microtomy
- Tissue Embedding
- Re-cuts
- Troubleshooting difficult tissue blocks
- Special Stains
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Frozen Sections
- Routine Histology Procedures
- Surgical Pathology
- Tissue Specimen Processing
- Cell Cultures
- Microscopic Examination
- Immunofluorescence
- Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) Staining
- CLIA Compliance
- Routine Equipment Maintenance
- Microtome Operation
- Technical Laboratory Procedures
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination
- Perform microtomy, embedding, sectioning, and re-cuts
- Conduct special stains, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and immunofluorescence procedures
- Assist with frozen section preparation and surgical pathology workflows
- Maintain specimen identification accuracy and case integrity
- Troubleshoot difficult tissue blocks and technical issues
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment
- Follow CLIA, CAP, and laboratory quality assurance standards
- Document laboratory procedures and results in Epic Beaker
- Work collaboratively with pathologists, laboratory staff, and healthcare teams
Employer
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Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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