Allied Health - Histology Tech

Details

Client Name
Wellstar Radiation Oncology

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Laboratory

Specialty
Histology Technician

Job ID
33247982

Job Title
Allied Health - Histology Tech

Weekly Pay
$1637.0


Shift Details

Shift
8 hour days

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
08/18/2025

End Date
11/15/2025

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Description: Histology Technician (Histotech)
Position Summary: A Histology Technician prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination by pathologists. They work primarily in hospital labs, research institutions, or private pathology labs, ensuring that tissue samples are properly preserved, sectioned, stained, and mounted for diagnostic and research purposes.

Key Responsibilities:
Receive and accession tissue specimens for processing.

Prepare tissue samples by embedding in paraffin wax and cutting thin sections using a microtome.

Stain tissue samples using standard histological techniques (e.g., H&E, special stains, IHC).

Label and organize slides for microscopic examination.

Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure quality control standards are met.

Monitor reagent levels and maintain proper documentation.

Collaborate with pathologists and lab personnel to ensure timely processing.

Adhere to safety and infection control standards in a lab setting.

Assist with troubleshooting of histology equipment and processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Associate degree or postsecondary certificate in Histotechnology or a related field.

Completion of an accredited Histotechnology program (NAACLS preferred).

Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Familiarity with lab safety protocols and quality assurance standards.

Good communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Credentials:
ASCP (HT or HTL) Certification - highly preferred or required by many employers.

Prior experience in a clinical or research histology lab setting.

Certification/Licensure Requirements by State:
While most states do not require licensure, a few do. Here's a breakdown:

States That Require Licensure or Certification:
Florida - State licensure required through the Florida Department of Health.

New York - Licensure required; histotechnologists must be licensed under the Clinical Laboratory Technology Practice Act.

California - Requires a Histocompatibility Scientist License for certain positions (not all histotechs).

Tennessee - Requires a state license for medical laboratory professionals.

Nevada - Requires licensure for laboratory personnel including histotechs.

Louisiana - Requires licensure for clinical laboratory personnel.

West Virginia - Requires state licensure for lab personnel including histotechnologists.

States That Do NOT Require Licensure (but may still prefer certification):
Texas

Georgia

Illinois

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Michigan

Arizona

North Carolina

And most others

Note: Even in states without formal licensure, employers often require ASCP certification, particularly for hospital roles or high-complexity testing environments.


Client Details

Address
4500 Hospital Blvd

City
Roswell

State
GA

Zip Code
30076


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