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Job ID: 896686
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,625.32
Job Title
Histotechnologist – Pathology
Location
Reno, NV | Outpatient Imaging / Pathology
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM | Expected 40 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Perform histological procedures on body tissue, body fluids, and bone marrow samples under the supervision of the Pathologist on duty, including specimen grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and special stains)
- Conduct advanced duties including immunohistochemical (IHC) staining, maintenance of IHC instrumentation, and quality control of new reagent lots
- Assist Pathology Assistants and Pathologists with bone marrow biopsies and aspirations, send-outs, and morgue/autopsy procedures
- Operate and maintain histology instrumentation; perform slide quality checks, accessioning, and daily charting/logs
- Provide support tasks including filing blocks and slides, frozen room maintenance, cytology prep, and various clerical duties
- May be required to float to other areas of the organization up to competency level; expected to work 2–3 major holidays and pick up one additional shift per schedule period
Required Qualifications
- Active State of Nevada Laboratory Assistant license required
- Active Nevada Histologic Technician license required
- Prior travel/contract assignment experience required
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical laboratory environment serving inpatient and outpatient populations of all ages
- Must maintain annual competency demonstration in all required work-related skills and adhere to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Histologic Technician (HT) Certification preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant in Histology or as a Clinical Laboratory Histology Technician preferred
- Experience with immunohistochemical staining and IHC instrumentation maintenance
- Familiarity with bone marrow procedures and morgue/autopsy support
Why Join Us
- Join a high-acuity, Level II Trauma Center — the only trauma center between Sacramento and Salt Lake City — offering exposure to complex cases and a broad scope of histology practice
- Work within a state-of-the-art facility recognized for regional firsts in neuroscience, cardiac care, robotic surgery, and advanced imaging technologies