Travel Histo Tech - $1,800 to $2,000 per week in Boise, ID

Histo Tech
Location: Boise, ID
Agency: United Health Care Staffing
Pay: $1,800 to $2,000 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Histotechnologist | Boise, ID | 13 Weeks Contract

Every diagnosis starts with a specimen, and behind every well-prepared slide is a Histotechnologist who knows that precision is not optional. We’re seeking an experienced Histotechnologist (Histo Tech) to join a dedicated laboratory team in Boise, ID.

If you have a sharp eye for detail, steady hands, and a genuine appreciation for the science behind patient care, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Histotechnologist (Histo Tech)
• Location: Boise, ID
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 5×8
• Experience Required: 1 Year
• Weekly Pay: $1,800 to $2,000

Roles and Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, accession, and prepare tissue specimens according to laboratory protocols
• Perform tissue fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and slide preparation
• Operate microtomes, tissue processors, embedding stations, and other histology equipment
• Prepare routine and special stains for microscopic examination
• Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures as required by the laboratory
• Assist with frozen section preparation and other specialized procedures when needed
• Evaluate slides for technical quality, staining consistency, and artifact
• Troubleshoot staining, processing, and equipment issues and escalate concerns appropriately
• Maintain accurate specimen identification, labeling, and documentation throughout the testing process
• Follow laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Maintain appropriate reagent and supply inventory
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and document maintenance activities
• Follow infection prevention, OSHA, HIPAA, and laboratory safety standards
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory scientists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient laboratory environment

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field as applicable
• Minimum 1 year of recent Histotechnologist experience
• Appropriate national certification such as ASCP HT/HTL required by facility
• Ability to meet applicable state and facility laboratory requirements
• Strong knowledge of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation
• Experience with routine histology and special stains
• IHC experience preferred
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary laboratory team