What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnologist / Histotechnician position at Cross Country Search?
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary Range: $31.80 – $47.75/hr 100% relocation
Shift: 3rd Shift
Shift Differential: $3.50/hr
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Our client is seeking a skilled Histotechnologist / Histotechnician to support advanced diagnostic pathology services in a high-volume anatomic pathology laboratory.
Requirements to Apply
- Bachelor’s degree required
- ASCP Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification required
- Minimum 1 year of relevant histology experience
- Experience with tissue processing, embedding, cutting, and staining
- Knowledge of histology and immunocytochemistry procedures
- Strong attention to detail, quality control, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced laboratory environment
Job Overview
This position focuses on preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, performing specialized histology and immunocytochemistry testing, and supporting molecular testing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete daily workload including embedding, cutting, staining, and specialized histology procedures
- Perform histology and immunocytochemistry testing to support patient diagnosis
- Process specimens for molecular testing
- Perform and document instrument maintenance
- Maintain quality control records and laboratory documentation
- Troubleshoot laboratory processes and follow up as needed
- Assess tissue adequacy and properly handle tissue specimens
- Communicate specimen information with pathologists and fellows
- Train and provide support to Histotechnologists and Histotechnicians
- Support high-volume testing and stat requests
Shift Details
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM or 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Shift hours may vary based on department needs
- Employees must work at least 4 hours within the applicable shift to receive the differential
- 3rd Shift Differential: $3.50/hr
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $31.80 – $47.75/hr
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
Other Perks
- State-of-the-art 110,000-square-foot diagnostic core laboratory
- Exposure to advanced diagnostic and molecular testing
- Opportunities to train and mentor junior staff
- Collaborative academic medical environment
- Support for routine and specialized diagnostic testing
Why This Opportunity?
Join a leading academic medical center's Histopathology team and contribute to advanced diagnostic workflows while working alongside experienced pathology professionals in a high-volume laboratory environment.
Why Nashville?
Nashville offers a vibrant community, renowned music scene, excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and a growing healthcare environment.
Salary : $32 - $48