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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 professionals with leading organizations across the country by matching exceptional talent with rewarding career opportunities.

Apply today at deansprofessionalservices or call 713-785-7483 for more information.

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions across healthcare, administrative, and hospitality industries.