Travel Histology Technologist Job at Integrated Healthcare Services, Houston, TX

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  • Integrated Healthcare Services
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Histology Technologist for a travel job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Histology Technologist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: 48 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Validates specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type and size and prioritizes workload according to
handling protocols defined in section manuals within the established turnaround times.
• Processes specimens using the tissue processor and knows the correct order of solutions and programs for each type of
processing.
• Embeds tissues and sections at least 30 blocks/hour on the microtome to the correct thickness; makes the correct number
of sections and slides for each specimen or block type. No more than one documented complaint from a pathologist
related to poor quality.
• Performs routine staining procedures, AFB, MSN, Gram, and Oro, on mounted tissue sections or body fluid preparations for
the demonstration of specific tissue elements or microorganisms according to section procedures. Prioritizes and multitasks
staining procedures to provide more timely, productive processing.
• Coverslips at a minimal rate of 3 slides/min; labels and distributes slides for interpretation by the pathologist in a timely
manner.
• Assists with liver biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and retrieves fresh specimens in the main lab, cryostat lab, NGI suite,
CT suite, and Electron Microscopy.
• Performs inquiry functions (technical, specimen number, and result) and troubleshoots problems

This is a Histology Technician position requiring basic embedding, microtomy and staining techniques.  HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) cert required.  

HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) cert required

3AM – 11:30AM  M-F

• Knowledge of hospital and laboratory operations.
• The ability to communicate effectively; exhibit sound independent judgment; basic knowledge of computer functions;
working knowledge of basic special stains and paraffin tissue sectioning; ability to operate at a basic level tissue
processors, stainers, embedding units, cryostats, microscopes and centrifuges..

HT-ASCP - Cert-Histotechnician or HTL-ASCP - Cert-Histotechnologist - Required

Associate's Degree- Science or Histology

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Nights

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36693131. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Histology Tech

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift,

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