Travel Histology Technician

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system as a Travel Histology Technician, where you will provide essential laboratory and histology services. This role offers the unique opportunity to balance travel flexibility with the support of a top-rated health care team. You will be responsible for performing a variety of histology procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining high-quality laboratory practices. With a commitment to excellence, you will play a vital role in caring for patients and supporting the mission of improving access to care. If you are passionate about histology and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in anatomic pathology or laboratory sciences.
• ASCP certified or eligible required.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology procedures including tissue processing and microtomy.
• Maintain laboratory safety and quality control standards.

Skills

Histology procedures

Laboratory safety compliance

LIS software operation

Tissue processing

Microtomy

Staining techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASCP certification

Tools

Microscope

Histology equipment

Job description

Travel Histology Technician

Apply locations: Allentown, PA - 1110 American Parkway

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R102095

At St. Luke’s, our travel staff are OUR employees. They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them – flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System. St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Job Summary

The histology travel technician provides a variety of laboratory and histology procedures for the Anatomic Pathology Department. Successfully achieves and maintains competencies in all histology laboratory related skills.

Minimum of 2 years of experience required.

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Work Performed

Demonstrates compliance in laboratory safety policies, procedures, and standards. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled. Demonstrates knowledge and operation of LIS software, computer programs and equipment. Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoots malfunctions on equipment and instrumentation. Completes, records, and monitors quality control and quality assurance documentation. Reviews and understands standard operating procedures and completes continued education activities. Assists with inventory control. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the following complex histology duties: tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, microscopy, tissue identification, solution preparation, automated & manual staining techniques when assigned, and general immunohistochemistry when assigned. Meets or exceeds departmental productivity standards in embedding and microtomy areas. Trains others to perform histology responsibilities when assigned.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Sitting up to 6 hours/day in 3-hour increments.

Standing up to 3 hours/day in 1-hour increments.

Walking up to 2 hours/day in 10-minute increments.

Rarely carries objects up to 25 pounds.

Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.

Seeing as it relates to general far/near/color and peripheral vision and depth perception.

Potential On-the-Job Risks

Potential risk of biological, mechanical, and chemical hazards.

Specific Protective Equipment Available

Gloves, protective face masks/shields, and lab coats.

Communications

Communicates with all levels of hospital personnel, clients, management, physicians, and outside vendors and visitors. Speaks, reads, and writes English.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, ASCP certified or eligible, AS required.

Training and Experience: 2 years of previous experience in anatomic pathology or laboratory sciences.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include your present employer and if listing prior agency experience, please also include the hospital names and locations of your assignments. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses. If you have questions, please reach out to our Travel Recruitment Specialist at 484-658-1737 or [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Luke’s Travel Team…. Giving you the perks of travel nursing with the benefits of being a valued employee of the St. Luke’s Family.