Travel Histo Tech - $37 to $42 per hour in Houston, TX

Histo Tech
Location: Houston, TX
Agency: United Health Care Staffing
Pay: $37 to $42 per hour
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Histotechnologist | Houston, TX | 13 Weeks Contract

Are you the kind of laboratory professional who can turn a tiny tissue sample into a big diagnostic difference? We’re looking for an experienced Histotechnologist to join a pathology laboratory team in Houston, TX. If precision, consistency, and attention to microscopic detail are your superpowers, this opportunity deserves a closer look.

Job Details

• Position: Histotechnologist
• Location: Houston, TX
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 5×8
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Pay Rate: $37 to $42 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process human tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis
• Perform fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining procedures
• Prepare paraffin tissue blocks and produce high-quality tissue sections
• Perform routine and special stains according to laboratory protocols
• Assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures and other advanced histology techniques as required
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment
• Perform quality control checks to ensure specimen integrity and accurate test results
• Label, track, and document specimens accurately throughout the testing process
• Review slides for technical quality and prepare them for pathologist interpretation
• Maintain accurate records in the laboratory information system (LIS)
• Follow laboratory safety, infection prevention, OSHA, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
• Communicate specimen or processing issues promptly to supervisors and pathologists
• Participate in quality improvement activities and laboratory workflow optimization

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of recent Histotechnologist experience
• ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) required by facility
• Strong knowledge of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques
• Experience with routine and special stains
• Familiarity with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures preferred
• Experience working with laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Strong attention to detail and specimen identification accuracy
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high-quality laboratory standards
• Commitment to laboratory safety, quality, and diagnostic accuracy