Laboratory - Histo Tech

Cynet Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Temple, TX is seeking a Histotechnician for a 6-month assignment. The role focuses on preparing specimens for microscopic evaluation, creating slide preparations, and operating lab instrumentation.

You will document results with minimal supervision and adhere to QA, safety, and infection-control standards. Responsibilities include instrument maintenance, inventory upkeep, and collaboration with laboratory staff and external customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Histotechnician experience.
• HT (ASCP) license.
• Certifications: None required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation and diagnosis.
• Creates microscopic slide preparations.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation.
• Records and documents results with minimum supervision.
• Performs a variety of technical procedures resulting in microscopic slide preparations.
• Follows quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures.
• Conducts instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Maintains effective communication with laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers.
• Participates in laboratory projects and educational activities.
• Demonstrates and educates laboratory principles and technical skills to others.

Job description

Laboratory - Histo Tech

Profession: Histotechnician

Specialty: Histotechnician

Duration: 6 months

Shift: NOC

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: HT (ASCP)

Certifications: None required

Description:The Histotechnician 2 prepares specimens for microscopic evaluation and diagnosis by performing technical procedures.The position involves creating microscopic slide preparations.Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation.Records and documents results with minimum supervision.Performs a variety of technical procedures resulting in microscopic slide preparations.Follows quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures.Conducts instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies.Maintains effective communication and working relationships with laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers.Participates in laboratory projects and educational activities.Demonstrates and educates laboratory principles and technical skills to others.

Key Success Factors

• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
• Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of this position.It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.The ability to competently perform all essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrates commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or workgroup.