Supplemental Histotechnologist II

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision

$10k student loan repayment

Shift differentials

FSAs

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

401(k) with employer contributions

EAP

Subsidized parking

Credit union

Disaster relief

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Supplemental Histotechnologist II at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston to join the Laboratory team. The role focuses on histology specimen processing, tissue preparation, and supporting timely pathology services.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree from a NAACLS-accredited histology program, ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) certification, and at least 3 years of experience. The position is part-time with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a NAACLS-accredited histology program.
• ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of histology experience.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare patient tissue according to established procedures.
• Support accurate and timely pathology services in histology.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory quality and efficiency.
• Maintain high-quality specimens with attention to detail.

Skills

Chinese

Histology processing

Tissue preparation

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Laboratory quality standards

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NAACLS-accredited Histology program

ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microtome

Embedding center

Tissue processor

Special stainer

Immunohistochemistry platform

Cryostat

H&E stainer

Job description

Hiring Post: Supplemental Histotechnologist II – LBJ Hospital

Compensation: $35.30 to $45.01/hour

Career Area: Laboratory

Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026

Position Type: Part-Time

Job ID: 180716

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage




• $10k student loan repayment




• Shift differentials where applicable




• 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 is seeking a Supplemental Histotechnologist 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 with a focus on histology specimen processing. You will process and prepare patient tissue according to established departmental procedures, applying your technical knowledge and expertise to support accurate and timely pathology services.

The Histotechnologist II also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance laboratory quality, efficiency, and diagnostic services. This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high‑quality specimens that support accurate patient diagnoses.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health 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 through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services, with a focus on low‑income, uninsured, and underinsured patients.

Ben Taub Hospital (Level I Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level III Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence, NCQA patient‑centered care, and its academic partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we foster a culture built on compassion, collaboration, integrity, accountability, excellence, and a commitment to Leading with Love.

Requirements

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  Education

  
  
  
  

  • Bachelor's Degree

  
  

  • NAACLS-accredited Histology program

  
  
  
  


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  Licensure and Certification

  
  
  
  

  • ASCP Histotechnologist (HTL) certification required

  
  
  
  


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  Experience

  
  
  
  

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience

  
  
  
  


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  Communication Skills

  
  
  
  

  • Above-average verbal communication skills

  
  

  • Professional correspondence skills

  
  

  • Report-writing skills

  
  
  
  


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  Language

  
  
  
  

  • Chinese

  
  
  
  


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  Computer Proficiency

  
  
  
  

  • Microsoft Word

  
  

  • Microsoft Excel

  
  

  • Microsoft Outlook

  
  
  
  


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  Knowledge and Skills

  
  
  
  

  • Histology specimen processing

  
  

  • Tissue preparation

  
  

  • Medical terminology

  
  

  • Anatomy

  
  

  • Laboratory quality standards

  
  

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  
  
  
  


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  Equipment Operated

  
  
  
  

  • Microtome

  
  

  • Embedding center

  
  

  • Tissue processor

  
  

  • Special stainer

  
  

  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC) platform

  
  

  • Cryostat

  
  

  • H&E stainer

  
  
  
  


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  Work Schedule

  
  
  
  

  • Part-time/Supplemental

  
  

  • Flexible schedule

  
  
  
  

Job Details

Career Area: Laboratory

Position Type: Part-Time

Pay: $35.30 - $45.01/hour

Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026, United States

Job ID: 180716

Join Harris Health and bring your histology expertise to LBJ Hospital, where your technical skill and attention to detail will help deliver accurate, timely pathology services and support high-quality patient diagnoses.