Pride Health is seeking a Histotechnologist II for a contract role in Charleston, SC. This position involves performing routine and specialized histology procedures, maintaining laboratory instruments, ensuring quality control, and contributing to a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized histology procedures per established protocols.
• Ensure specimen integrity and accurate patient identification.
• Conduct quality assurance tests and troubleshoot any issues.
• Operate and maintain histology instruments, ensuring optimal performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Understand the operation and theory behind laboratory instruments.
• Utilize AP LIS/STAR systems for ordering, receiving, and canceling tests.
• Review pending lists and follow up on incomplete tests.
• Document all actions accurately, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Communicate with supervisors, pathologists, and team members in a clear and timely manner.
• Assist physicians, nurses, and patients with laboratory-related inquiries.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to laboratory and hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Report safety concerns and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Complete mandatory and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

• Education and Certification:
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• ASCP-certified Histotechnologist (HT) (required).
• Skills and Experience:
• Experience with microtomy, embedding, and special stains (IHC experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of histology instrumentation and techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Physical Requirements:
• Frequent standing, walking, and bending.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious materials.
• Primary duties include microtomy, special stains, and embedding.
• Training on EPIC and laboratory-specific software will be provided.
• The ideal candidate is a team player with a commitment to high-quality results.

Additional Information:

• Location: Charleston, SC 29401
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
• Pay Rate: $50 - $54/hour

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Interested? Apply now!

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.