Histology Tech

Histology Tech

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $36.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, including weekend rotation

Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Histology Tech to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled histology professional with strong tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining experience who takes pride in producing high-quality laboratory results.

Responsibilities

• Validate specimen identification, specimen type, and sample size, and prioritize workload according to established laboratory protocols and turnaround times.

   

• Process specimens using tissue processors and select the appropriate solutions and programs for each type of tissue processing.

   

• Embed tissue and perform microtomy at a rate of at least 30 blocks per hour, producing sections at the appropriate thickness and the correct number of slides for each specimen or block type.

   

• Perform routine histology staining procedures, including AFB, MSN, Gram, and Oro stains, according to established laboratory procedures.

   

• Prepare, prioritize, and multitask staining procedures to support timely and productive specimen processing.

   

• Coverslip slides at a minimum rate of 3 slides per minute, accurately label specimens/slides, and distribute slides promptly for pathologist interpretation.

   

• Assist with liver biopsies and fine-needle aspirations.

   

• Retrieve fresh specimens from the main laboratory, cryostat lab, NGI suite, CT suite, and Electron Microscopy.

   

• Perform technical, specimen number, and result inquiries.

   

• Troubleshoot specimen processing and laboratory issues as needed.

   

• Maintain high-quality histology standards with a focus on accuracy and consistency.

   

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Science, Histology, or a related field.

   

• HT(ASCP) Registered Histotechnician or HTL(ASCP) Histotechnologist certification required.

   

• ASCP certification required.

   

• At least 2 years of paid histology experience required.

   

• Hospital or reference laboratory experience preferred.

   

• Strong experience with routine histology, tissue embedding, and paraffin tissue sectioning.

   

• Knowledge of special stains and experience with frozen sections preferred.

   

• Experience with some non-gynecologic cytology processing preferred.

   

• Working knowledge of hospital and laboratory operations.

   

• Ability to operate tissue processors, stainers, embedding units, cryostats, microscopes, and centrifuges.

   

• Basic computer skills and the ability to perform laboratory inquiries.

   

• Strong communication skills and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.

   

• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality over speed.

   

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment while maintaining established quality and safety standards.

   

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

• Competitive pay.

   

• Monday-Friday daytime schedule with weekend rotation

   

• Opportunity to utilize and strengthen advanced histology skills

   

• Supportive and collaborative healthcare environment

   

• Professional growth opportunities

   

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

   

• Career opportunities with a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm

   

   

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm. Since 1993, we have connected over 50,000 healthcare professional