Histotechnician

Royal Oak, MI
job summary:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Traveler Histotechnician to join our laboratory team. In this role, you will be a vital link in the diagnostic chain, performing both routine and non-routine activities to prepare high-quality slides for pathologist evaluation. As a traveler, you will bring your technical expertise in tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy to a dynamic environment that values precision, speed, and adherence to the highest regulatory standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a certified professional to apply their skills across a respected healthcare system while maintaining a "safety-first" and "quality-first" mindset.

location: Royal Oak, Michigan
job type: Contract
salary: $58 - 63 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School

responsibilities:

  • Slide Preparation: Perform routine and non-routine slide preparation for microscopic evaluation, including Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining.
  • Tissue Processing & Embedding: Ensure proper tissue processing and perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by lab leadership.
  • Specialized Staining: Perform automated or manual coverslipping and execute special stains under the direction of the Histology Manager.
  • Accessioning & Records: Process all paperwork associated with specimen accessioning and reporting with high accuracy.
  • Quality & Compliance: Strictly adhere to laboratory quality control (QC) policies, documenting all QC activities and ensuring 100% compliance with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of non-complex laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Organization: Maintain a clean, well-organized work area and manage the filing of finished blocks and slides.

qualifications:

Required Education & Experience (Must meet one of the following):

  • Option A: An Associate degree (A.A. or A.S.) plus 1 year of histology experience within the last 10 years.
  • Option B: High School diploma (or equivalent) plus 5 years of full-time histology experience within the last 10 years.
Certification & Skills:

  • Certification: HT (ASCP) certified, or ASCP certification eligible.
  • Technical Mastery: Proven proficiency in microtomy, embedding, and staining techniques.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of CLIA and CAP requirements within a clinical histology setting.
  • Adaptability: As a traveler, the ability to quickly learn new site-specific SOPs and integrate into the team is essential.

skills: Cell Biology, Data Analysis, Assay Development, Assay Method, Assay Verification, Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-03-12

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