Histology Technologist
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Histology Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00 AM - 11:00 AM (5 shifts, 8 hours each)
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Call Requirement: No call
Float Requirement: None

Job Description

• Prepare sections of body tissue for examination by a pathologist to diagnose dysfunction and malignancy.
• Process tissue specimens by fixation, dehydration, embedding, sectioning, decalcification, micro incineration, mounting, and staining.
• Work with a team of 4 other histotechs to process, cut, and embed approximately 500 blocks per night.
• Responsible for preparing tissue specimens of human origin for diagnostic or teaching purposes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Histology Technologist.
• Recent histology technologist experience within the last year.
• ASCP-HT certification required.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience in commercial or reference laboratories.
• Advanced grossing and fixation skills including additive fixatives, enzyme histochemistry, frozen sections, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and various reagent types.
• Knowledge of multiple microscopy types: brightfield, dark field, Nomarski, phase contrast, scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopy.
• Advanced embedding and microtomy skills including gelatin/adhesive media, frozen section microtomy, and precision microtomy.
• Advanced staining skills including carbohydrate and amyloid stains, connective and muscle stains, cytoplasmic stains, differentiation, Giemsa, IHC staining, nuclear stain, PAS stain, special stains, and frozen section preparation.
• Mounting procedures including aqueous, coverslip, refractive index, and resinous mounting.
• ASCP-HTL certification is preferred.
• Experience with Leica Peloris Tissue Processor, Tissue Tek VIP Tissue Processor, and Tissue Tek Prisma H&E Stainer is preferred.

Orientation & Training

• Unit orientation: 2.75 hours online, 8 hours in person.
• Hospital orientation during week one; candidates must be available for classes each day.
• Missing any portion of orientation may delay or cancel the start date.
• Start date is subject to change based on class and trainer availability; travelers must be fully available with no other commitments during orientation week.

Patient Population

• Preferred experience with neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics (not required).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 6 months for clinical candidates.
• Drug screening within 6 months of start (9-panel or instant acceptable).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, physician-signed TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella. Declinations for measles not accepted.
• Photo ID (passport or driver’s license) required.
• Required to complete various facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, medication safety training, annual compliance training, and others as applicable.
• Must complete required competency exams and color blindness testing within 1 year.
• Must complete required education verifications and skills checklists.
• Must provide a passport-style photo on a solid white background for badge creation immediately after signing contract.

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required.
• Locals accepted.
• Target workload: 500 blocks per night.
• EPIC system experience preferred.
• No call or float requirements.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Histology Tech with a minimum of 2 years of hospital clinical laboratory experience and required ASCP-HT certification. The role requires strong skills in tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and immunohistochemistry. The shift is nights, Tuesday through Saturday, with no call or float duties. Orientation and compliance with extensive documentation and training requirements are mandatory.