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Travel Histology Technologist – IHC Specialist
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

$1,561-1,976/week

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Travel Histology Tech - Idaho Falls, ID

Position Details

Specialty: Histology Tech
Employment Type: Travel
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Shift: Days (05:00-13:30 or 09:30-18:00)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

Certification: HTL certification from ASCP (not just HT cert)
Experience: Minimum 2 years in a hospital setting as a Histology Tech
Skills:
- Certified Histology Tech (HTL) with Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) stains and troubleshooting of programs and protocols
- Embedding
- Microtomy
- IHC experience
- Special stains
- Managing/troubleshooting staining instrumentation
Flexibility: Must be flexible in work assignments

Unit Information

Department: Lab – Histology
Staffing: 2 full-time Histology Techs on day shift; no night shift staff
Equipment:
- 2 Roche Benchmark Ultra IHC stainers
- 1 Roche Special Stainer
- 3 Sakura tissue processors
- 1 Thermo Fisher Embedding system
- 4 Thermo Fisher slide labelers
- 1 Sakura H&E Stainer/Coverslipper
- 4 Leica Microtomes
EMR: Not specified

Typical Procedures

Logging incoming tissues
Embedding tissues
Cutting tissue for staining
Placing slides on staining equipment
Filing slides and cassettes

Preferred Attributes

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Professional demeanor
Good sense of humor and easy-going personality
Positive attitude in stressful environments

Dress Code

Scrubs: Charcoal grey or business casual underneath a lab coat (lab coats provided)

Additional Notes

No floating required
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Facility

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

4.0rating(15 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Traveler friendly, everyone's really helpful

Cons

Cost of living, nurse to patient ratio

Avery B

LPN / LVN (LPN / LVN)

Oct '22 - Jan '23

Review of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Oct 16, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
296 beds

ADDRESS3100 Channing WayIdaho Falls, ID 83404

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About Idaho Falls, ID

As a Travel Histology Technician in Idaho Falls, ID here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Idaho Falls has a cost of living slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 15°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Idaho Falls.

Transportation

Idaho Falls is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Idaho Falls offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing in the nearby mountains.

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