Travel Histology Technologist - $1,760 per week

PRIDE Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

401(k) retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Histology Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Houston, Texas. Responsibilities include processing and embedding tissue specimens, performing microtomy and special stains, and maintaining quality standards in a lab environment. The role requires HT(ASCP) certification and a minimum of 2 years of histology experience. This position offers a pay range of $35 to $38 per hour along with various benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Certification: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) is required.
• Minimum 2 years of paid histology experience.
• Strong expertise in paraffin tissue processing and microtomy.

Responsibilities

• Verify specimen identification and type per protocols.
• Perform tissue processing and microtomy with precision.
• Conduct routine and special stains effectively.

Skills

Histology Technician skills

Routine histology

Special stains

Tissue processing

Microtomy

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s Degree in Science or Histology

Tools

Tissue processors

Embedding stations

Microtomes

Cryostats

Stainers

Microscopes

Job description

PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Histology Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Houston, Texas (77030).

Job Description

Seeking a skilled Histology Technician/Technologist with strong experience in routine histology, special stains, and tissue processing. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality histological preparations while maintaining strict turnaround times and quality standards in a hospital laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify specimen identification, type, and adequacy per laboratory protocols
• Prioritize and manage workload based on turnaround time requirements
• Perform tissue processing using appropriate programs and reagent sequencing
• Embed tissue specimens and perform microtomy (≥30 blocks/hour) with precision
• Prepare sections at correct thickness with minimal quality issues
• Conduct routine and special stains (AFB, Gram, MSN, Oro)
• Perform coverslipping (≥3 slides/min) and ensure timely slide distribution
• Assist in procedures including liver biopsies and fine-needle aspirations
• Handle fresh specimens across multiple departments (Cryostat, CT, EM lab, etc.)
• Troubleshoot technical and specimen‑related issues effectively

Required Qualifications

• Certification: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) – Required
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Science or Histology
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of paid histology experience (hospital/reference lab preferred)
• Strong expertise in: paraffin tissue processing, embedding and microtomy, routine histology workflows

Preferred Skills

• Experience with special stains, frozen sections, and non-gynecologic cytology
• Familiarity with histology laboratory instrumentation: tissue processors, embedding stations, microtomes, cryostats, stainers, and microscopes
• Strong problem‑solving and multitasking abilities
• Effective communication and independent decision‑making skills
• Basic computer proficiency and laboratory systems knowledge

Additional Information

Location: Houston, TX77030
Contract: 13 Weeks with possible extension
Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM (8 hrs/day, 40 hrs/week)
Local Pay range: $35–$38/hour
Travel Gross Pay: $1600–$1760/week

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Cancellation protection
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits