Histology – Tech

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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

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