Travel Histo Tech - in Columbus, OH

About the Position

Allied Travel Careers  is working with Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc. to find a qualified Histo Tech in Columbus, Ohio, 43210! Shift: 3rd shift, flexible hours 15:00-23:30 / 23:00-07:30. No weekends, some OT may be optional as needed.

Unit Details:
We are seeking a skilled Travel Histology Technician to join our team. The primary responsibilities will include:

• Routine paraffin embedding
• Microtomy and sectioning for routine H&E staining
• Immunohistochemistry (IHCs) and molecular procedures
• Processing information and office orders
• Minimal special staining and processing duties

Requirements:

• Certification: ASCP-HT (American Society for Clinical Pathology - Histotechnician)
• Experience:
  
  At least 1 year of hands‑on experience in histology, with specific expertise in microtomy and paraffin embedding.

Additional Information:

• Pre‑approved time off must be submitted before confirmation of the contract.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently within the scheduled hours.
• Some OT is offered but not mandatory.
• Travelers normally do microtomy or embedding.
• We are currently many days behind, so staying busy is not a problem.
• Parking must be paid by the employee but is free on 3rd shift.
• Attire: scrubs, any color. Sweatshirts or jackets will be necessary as the lab stays cold; we only ask to not wear any print that could be offensive (most people wear OSU attire).
• Ear buds may be worn, one at a time and minimal phone usage (okay to switch podcasts, songs etc but keep phone put away otherwise).
• Locker and lock is provided to lock personal items; break room and kitchen also provided (fridge, microwave, toaster etc) and disposable plates/bowls/utensils and napkins are provided.

Our lab is large, bright, clean and includes:

• 20 microtomy stations with Leica microtomes, a water bath, a cold plate, a computer and an ESPO printer.
• 2 sakura and 4 Leica embedding stations.
• 6 Peloris processors.
• Dream Path block filing system.
• One Leica and one Sakura automated H&E stainers/cover slippers (glass).
• 4 Dako Artisan special stainers.
• Brand new (not yet validated for patient tissue) Clara Path Section Star automated microtome (automatically cuts slides from blocks).
• We work with IHC but they have their own manager and staff.
• They work with multiple platforms including 13 Bond 3s, Dako Omnis, 2 Sakura Genies, and a few Benchmarks.

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