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

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

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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

About United Health Care Staffing

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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