Histo Technician II (ASCP Certified)

Harris Health System; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision

$10k student loan repayment

Shift differentials

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

EAP

Subsidized parking

Credit union access

Disaster relief support

Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Harris Health System seeks a Histology Technician II to join the laboratory team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. The role focuses on histology specimen processing and ensures accurate, timely pathology services to support patient care.

You will process patient tissue samples with established procedures, maintaining quality standards and contributing to high-quality diagnostics in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Histology program.
• ASCP Certification (HT) required.
• Minimum of 3 years histology experience.
• Above-average verbal communication and strong written communication.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare histology specimens and tissue samples using established procedures.
• Perform routine histology processing to support accurate pathology diagnosis.
• Maintain quality and accuracy in the laboratory workflow.
• Operate standard equipment such as microtome, embedding center, processor, stainers, IHC platforms, cryostat, and H&E stainer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Histology knowledge

Education

Histology degree (AS)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Hiring Post: Histology Technician II – LBJ Hospital
Compensation: $28.97 to $36.93/hour

Career Area: Laboratory
Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026
Position Type: Full-Time
Job ID: 179525

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $10k student loan repayment
• Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Histology Technician II to join the laboratory team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. In this role, you will participate in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, focusing on histology specimen processing.

You will process and prepare patient tissue samples using established procedures and technical expertise, ensuring accuracy and quality. This role is essential in supporting timely and high-quality pathology services that contribute to accurate diagnosis and patient care.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals – Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) – anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet nursing excellence , NCQA patient-centered care , and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine , UTHealth , MD Anderson Cancer Center , and the University of Houston.

Requirements

• Education :
  • Associate’s Degree from a NAACLS-accredited Histology program
• Licensure/Certification :
  • ASCP Certification (HT) required
• Experience :
  • Minimum of 3 years of histology experience
• Communication Skills :
  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
  • Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)
• Technical Skills :
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
• Knowledge/Skills :
  • Medical terminology
  • Strong attention to detail and laboratory best practices
• Equipment Knowledge :
  • Experience operating:
    • Microtome
    • Embedding center and processor
    • Special stainers and IHC platforms
    • Cryostat and H&E stainer
• Work Schedule :
  • Flexible schedule

Join Harris Health System and contribute to delivering accurate, high-quality laboratory services that support patient diagnosis and care.