Histology Technician
Location: Houston, TX (Medical Center)
Pay Rate: Starting at $36.00/hour (Based on experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Dean's Professional Services is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Histology Technician to support a leading healthcare laboratory in Houston, TX. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to producing high-quality slides that support accurate and timely patient diagnoses.
Responsibilities:
- Verify specimen identification, integrity, and prioritization to meet turnaround times
- Perform tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy with a strong focus on precision and quality
- Prepare and stain slides using routine and special staining techniques (AFB, Gram, PAS, Trichrome)
- Perform frozen sections with proper orientation and rapid turnaround
- Label, coverslip, and distribute slides for pathologist review
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including tissue processors, cryostats, and stainers
- Perform and document quality control and corrective actions
- Maintain accurate documentation in laboratory systems and regulatory logs
- Monitor inventory, reagents, and supplies to ensure proper storage and compliance
- Troubleshoot equipment and support preventive maintenance
- Maintain organized workspaces and assist with lab workflow efficiency
- Participate in training, competency assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate's Degree in Histology or related field preferred
- HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on histology experience (hospital or reference lab preferred)
- Strong experience in microtomy, embedding, and tissue processing
- Knowledge of special stains, frozen sections, and laboratory operations preferred
- Familiarity with laboratory systems (e.g., CoPath) and basic computer skills
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
Why Join Dean's Professional Services?
- Competitive pay with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))
- Stable weekday schedule supporting work-life balance
- Opportunity to work in a high-performing, advanced laboratory environment
- Supportive, team-oriented, and patient-focused culture
Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm. Since 1993, we have placed over 50,000 professionals nationwide by connecting top talent with leading organizations and fostering long-term success.
Apply today:www.deansprofessionalservices.com
Call/Text: 713-785-7483 for more information
Healthcare Staffing | Dean's Professional Services | United States Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire solutions across healthcare and professional industries.