Travel Histology Technician - $820 per week
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Histology Technician for a travel job in Longview, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty:
Histology Technician - Discipline:
Allied Health Professional - Start Date:
06/03/2024 - Duration:
11 weeks - 40 hours per week
- Shift:
8 hours - Employment Type:
Travel
HISTOLOGIST
Location:
Longview, TX 75601 - 100% onsite
Duration:
12 weeks
Start Date:
6/3/2024
The Histologist cuts, stains and mounts specimens of human tissue to provide data on functioning of tissues and organs, causes and/or progress of disease, following established standards and practices.
Responsibilities:
- Collects, processes, and stores surgical/cytological specimens
- Enters patient information, orders, and technical information into LIS; prints/organizes cassettes
- Prepares specimens/slides/blocks for referral.
- Orders, maintains referral log, processes reports, and monitors pending.
- Maintains grossing area, frozen section room, and autopsy suite including cleaning and stocking of supplies and preparation of solutions.
- Performs technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparation.
- Within acceptable TAT guidelines, devises and directs the performance of routine and special stains to provide appropriate slides for the microscopic evaluation of tissues, fluids, and other A/P specimens.
- Operates microtomes, embedding stations, tissue processors, staining equipment, cover slippers and other AP equipment to provide quality slides for pathologist examinations.
- Operates Immunostainer(s) to provide quality slides for diagnostics immunostains.
- Performs manual stains, as needed, to provide quality slides for diagnostic immunostains.
- Assists Pathologist's / PA's with frozen sections, fine needle aspirations, and autopsies.
- Quality Control / Improvement:
performs analysis and records QC according to policy and procedure following CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission guidelines and standards. - Maintenance/Lab Management:
performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation; troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed; orders and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy & procedure manual; dates reagents and discards expired reagents. - Continuing Education/Development:
attends, reads, or listens by tape to material of 10-12 in-house educational programs yearly; trains new staff in practices. - Completes tasks or special projects within time frame as assigned, or as requested by Supervisors, Manager, or Director.
- Accreditation:
follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards and prepares/participates in all applicable inspections. - Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma required.
- Histotechnologist (HLT) or Histologic tech (HT) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification (ASCP) or eligible preferred.
Talent Burst Job ID #27059332. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Histologist 728
About TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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