Travel Histology Technologist - $1,760 per week

PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Histology Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Houston, Texas (77030).

Seeking a skilled Histology Technician/Technologist with strong experience in routine histology, special stains, and tissue processing. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality histological preparations while maintaining strict turnaround times and quality standards in a hospital laboratory environment.

• Verify specimen identification, type, and adequacy per laboratory protocols
• Prioritize and manage workload based on turnaround time requirements
• Perform tissue processing using appropriate programs and reagent sequencing
• Embed tissue specimens and perform microtomy (≥30 blocks/hour) with precision
• Prepare sections at correct thickness with minimal quality issues
• Conduct routine and special stains (AFB, Gram, MSN, Oro)
• Perform cover slipping (≥3 slides/min) and ensure timely slide distribution
• Assist in procedures including liver biopsies and fine-needle aspirations
• Handle fresh specimens across multiple departments (Cryostat, CT, EM lab, etc.)
• Troubleshoot technical and specimen‑related issues effectively

• Certification: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) – Required
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Science or Histology
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of paid histology experience (hospital/reference lab preferred)
• Strong expertise in: paraffin tissue processing, embedding and microtomy, routine histology workflows

• Experience with special stains, frozen sections, and non-gynecologic cytology
• Familiarity with histology laboratory instrumentation: tissue processors, embedding stations, microtomes, cryostats, stainers, and microscopes
• Strong problem‑solving and multitasking abilities
• Effective communication and independent decision‑making skills
• Basic computer proficiency and laboratory systems knowledge

Location:

Houston, TX77030

Contract:

13 Weeks with possible extension
Shift

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM (8 hrs/day, 40 hrs/week)
Local Pay range: $35–$38/hour
Travel Gross Pay: $1600–$1760/week

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Cancellation protection
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits