Travel Histo Tech - $1,550 to $1,750 per week in Colorado Springs, CO

Histo Tech
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Agency: United Health Care Staffing
Pay: $1,550 to $1,750 per week
Shift Information: Evenings - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Histotechnologist | Colorado Springs, CO | 13 Weeks Contract

Behind every diagnosis is a laboratory professional whose precision makes the difference. We’re seeking an experienced Histotechnologist (Histo Tech) to join a pathology laboratory team in Colorado Springs, CO.

If you have steady hands, a sharp eye for detail, and the patience to make tissue sections just right , this could be the next assignment for you.

Job Details

• Position: Histotechnologist (Histo Tech)
• Location: Colorado Springs, CO
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Evening Shift
• Schedule: 5×8
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $1,550 to $1,750

Roles and Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and prepare tissue specimens for histological examination
• Perform tissue fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining procedures
• Prepare high-quality paraffin sections using microtomes
• Perform routine and special histochemical stains according to laboratory protocols
• Assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures as required
• Prepare slides for microscopic examination and pathologist interpretation
• Evaluate slides for technical quality and repeat procedures when necessary
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure specimen integrity and reliable results
• Maintain accurate specimen identification, tracking, and laboratory documentation
• Enter and update information in laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, laboratory safety, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
• Communicate specimen issues, equipment concerns, and processing problems to supervisors or pathologists
• Participate in quality assurance and laboratory process improvement activities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Histotechnologist experience
• ASCP HT or HTL certification required by facility
• Strong knowledge of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques
• Experience with routine and special stains
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) experience preferred
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Strong understanding of specimen handling and identification
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and efficiently during evening shifts
• Commitment to laboratory quality, accuracy, and patient safety