Histotechnician

Pride Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Histotechnician to support a medical facility in Oklahoma City, OK. This 3-month contract offers a path to full-time through conversion considerations, with a pay rate of $45-55/hr on W2 and shifts from 11:00 pm to 7:30 am, or 5:00 am to 1:30 pm.

The role requires an AS degree in histotechnology or equivalent experience; ASCP certification preferred. Responsibilities include routine histology, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and slide prep, with strict adherence to

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Histotechnology or equivalent required or 5 years Histotechnician experience with high school diploma.
• HT (ASCP) certification preferred or ASCP eligibility.
• Experience with routine histology, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine histology procedures for tissue specimen preparation.
• Process tissue specimens including embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining.
• Prepare and coverslip slides using manual or automated methods.
• Assist with special stains as assigned by Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Complete accessioning and reporting documentation accurately.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, and all applicable regulations.
• Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and operating efficiently.

Skills

Histology procedures

Tissue processing

H&E staining

Microtomy

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Histotechnology or related field

High School diploma with 5 years Histotechnician experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Histotechnician to support our client’s medical facility in Oklahoma City, OK. This is a 3=-month contract with the possibility of a contract opportunity that could convert into a full-time role, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Title: Histotechnician
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73115
Pay Rate: $45- $55/hr. on W2.
Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am
5:00 am to 1:30 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine histology procedures for tissue specimen preparation.
• Process tissue specimens, including embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining.
• Prepare and coverslip slides using manual or automated methods.
• Assist with special stains as assigned by the Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Complete accessioning and reporting documentation accurately.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• File completed tissue blocks and slides.
• Follow laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and safety procedures.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A. or A.S.) with at least 1 year of Histotechnician experience within the last 10 years, or
• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years of full-time Histotechnician experience within the last 10 years.
• HT (ASCP) certification or ASCP eligibility preferred, or equivalent qualifying experience.
• Strong experience with routine histology, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and H&E staining is required.
• Experience with Special Stains (SS) and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

If you have a passion for laboratory science and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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