Travel Histo Tech - $1,914 per week in State College, PA

Company: Cynet Health
Location: University Park
Posted on: March 28, 2026

Job Description:

Histo Tech Location: State College, PA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,914 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Title: Histotechnologist Profession: Medical Laboratory Specialty: Histotechnologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: N/A Certifications: Certification as a histotechnologist with ASCP or equivalent required Must-Have: - Certification as a histotechnologist with ASCP or equivalent Description: 8 hour day shift, Monday to Friday. Under the direction of supervisors, responsible for the prompt, efficient, and accurate performance of a variety of histological procedures on tissue specimens. Responsible for the identification and processing of all tissue specimens received in anatomic pathology. Assigns an appropriate sequential accession number to each tissue specimen, maintaining absolute certainty of patient identification at all times throughout processing and handling procedures. Always enters all patient demographic information, specimen source, and physician or surgeon for each specimen received accurately. Assists the pathologist with the gross examination of all tissue specimens by providing accurately labeled tissue cassettes for each specimen as it is examined. Loads and operates the tissue processor, providing any assistance required by the pathologist as requested. Meticulously processes, cuts sections from embedded tissue blocks, stains, and delivers prepared slides to the pathologist in a timely manner for daily microscopic examination. Assists the pathologist with frozen section preparation immediately after the specimen is received in the histology department. Performs special histochemical staining procedures as required by the pathologist. Completes special histochemical stains within the timeframe requested by the pathologist for timely diagnostic reporting. Prepares slides or any anatomical material for sending to other laboratories for consultation or processing as deemed necessary by the pathologist. Files properly indexed tissue slides and blocks for storage and efficient retrieval at all times. Assures that slides are retained for the proper length of time before discarding. Assists with the rotation of all patient specimens located in storage sites as needed. Holiday coverage required. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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