Travel Histo Tech - $1,909 per week in Charleston, SC

Histo Tech
Location: Charleston, SC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,909 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 10 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Histotechnologist Profession: Histotechnologist Specialty: - Duration: 10 weeks Shift: 1st shift Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year of laboratory work experience required License: None required Certifications: None required Must-Have: - Must be capable of operating Histology instrumentation and making sound decisions under stressful conditions and time constraints. - Must have the ability to organize workflow and communicate clearly. - Must be able to use office equipment such as telephones, fax machines, and computer terminals. Description: Performs routine and special Histology procedures requiring technical skill, judgment, and independent decision-making following established standards, policies, and procedures. Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information. Requires the ability to work well with patients, the public, and all other healthcare professionals. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Skills: Performs routine and special Histology procedures requiring technical skill and judgment following established policies and procedures. Responsible for testing procedures and quality control. Verifies specimen integrity and maintains proper patient identification. Instrumentation: Responsible for the proper operation of instruments, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to enable timely and accurate test results. Operates lab instruments as assigned, performs instrument quality control, documents results, and takes appropriate action. Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshoots instrument problems. Understands the theory of instrument operations and mechanical functions. Seeks help when necessary. Information Handling: Responsible for the proper use of Laboratory and Client computers according to policy and procedure in ordering, receiving, and canceling tests, and reviewing verification of results. Responsible for the review of pending lists and follow-up of pending tests. Documents all actions appropriately in the computer. Maintains patient confidentiality per established policies. Communication/Customer Service: Communicates information to supervisor, coworkers, and laboratory staff promptly, clearly, and professionally. Follows through on communications and responds as appropriate. Answers laboratory phones and directs parties or provides appropriate information. Communicates with physicians, nurses, and patients to assist them with their needs. Maintains good rapport with peers, management, staff physicians, and hospital staff. Compliance/Safety: Is aware of and follows laboratory and hospital policies and procedures. Informs Supervisor of issues or problems involving laboratory or hospital safety. Maintains a safe work environment. Is knowledgeable of and follows regulations pertaining to medical necessity and billing as applicable to the job. Completes all mandatory education and participates in available continuing education programs. Works to meet department Performance Improvement Goals. Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required. Work Demands/Environment: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stooping. May require lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds. Frequent use of finger and hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Frequent reaching with hands and arms. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range required. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception needed for interpretation of lab orders and proper collection technique. Exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, and other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Normal laboratory environment. Ability to read and comprehend is essential. Requires working under stressful and/or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam