Travel Level II - Histology Technologist
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center
$2,046/weekIntegrated Healthcare Services will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Title
Histotechnologist II
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type
Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length
Approximately 13 weeks
Job Summary
Perform routine and advanced professional and technical work in a histology laboratory, including handling tissue specimens, assisting in gross dissection, processing tissue for microscopic examination, embedding and sectioning tissue, and performing routine and special staining techniques including immunohistochemistry.
Essential Responsibilities
- Receive and label tissue specimens from clinical services and autopsy suite, assigning accession numbers.
- Place specimens in appropriate fixation materials.
- Assist pathologists with gross dissection and submission of tissue for histology examination.
- Process tissue sections through preservation and fixation phases.
- Embed, section, and mount tissue on slides for examination.
- Perform routine and special staining techniques, including immunohistochemistry and advanced methods.
- Participate in quality assurance and statistical data collection.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Histology Technologist, with experience within the last year.
Facility
Oklahoma University Medical Center
5 nurses recommend working with Oklahoma University Medical Center
Pros
They have epic charting system.
Cons
The unit I was on was mostly made up of travel nurses, which they seem the hire some of the laziest people I’ve ever met. There is a reason they offer such a high pay rate because this place is horrible.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 707 beds
About Oklahoma City, OK
As a travel nurse in Oklahoma City, OK here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oklahoma City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 93°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 49°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Oklahoma City.
- Oklahoma City is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- Oklahoma City has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Oklahoma City offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, lakes, and hiking trails.