AlliedTravelCareers is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified Histo Tech in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80901!
Histotechnologist | Colorado Springs, CO | 13 Weeks Contract
Behind every diagnosis is a laboratory professional whose precision makes the difference. We’re seeking an experienced Histotechnologist (Histo Tech) to join a pathology laboratory team in Colorado Springs, CO.
If you have steady hands, a sharp eye for detail, and the patience to make tissue sections just right, this could be the next assignment for you.
Job Details
- Position: Histotechnologist (Histo Tech)
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Evening Shift
- Schedule: 5×8
- Experience Required: 2 Years
- Weekly Pay:$1,550 to $1,750
Roles and Responsibilities
- Receive, identify, and prepare tissue specimens for histological examination
- Perform tissue fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining procedures
- Prepare high-quality paraffin sections using microtomes
- Perform routine and special histochemical stains according to laboratory protocols
- Assist with immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures as required
- Prepare slides for microscopic examination and pathologist interpretation
- Evaluate slides for technical quality and repeat procedures when necessary
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment
- Perform quality control procedures to ensure specimen integrity and reliable results
- Maintain accurate specimen identification, tracking, and laboratory documentation
- Enter and update information in laboratory information systems (LIS)
- Follow OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, laboratory safety, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
- Communicate specimen issues, equipment concerns, and processing problems to supervisors or pathologists
- Participate in quality assurance and laboratory process improvement activities
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, or a related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent Histotechnologist experience
- ASCP HT or HTL certification required by facility
- Strong knowledge of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining techniques
- Experience with routine and special stains
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) experience preferred
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS)
- Strong understanding of specimen handling and identification
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and efficiently during evening shifts
- Commitment to laboratory quality, accuracy, and patient safety