Job Description

Job Description

LanceSoft is seeking a travel Histology Technologist for a travel job in State College, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Histology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Name:

PA - Lab Histo Tech - Days - Mount Nittany, State College

 

Job Description:

8 hour day shift Monday-Friday; must be certified as a histotechnologist with ASCP or have equivalent certification.

Under the direction of supervisors is directly responsible for the prompt, efficient and accurate performance of a variety of histological procedures on tissue specimens.

1) Responsible for the identification and processing of all tissue specimens received in anatomic pathology.

a) Assigns an appropriate sequential accession number to each tissue specimen maintaining absolute certainty of patient identification at all times throughout processing and handling procedures. Always enters all patient demographic information, specimen source and physician and/or surgeon for each specimen received accurately.

b) Assists pathologist with the gross examination of all tissue specimens by providing accurately labeled tissue cassette for each specimen as it is examined, loading and operating the tissue processor, and by providing any assistance required as requested from the pathologist.

c) Meticulously processes, cuts sections from embedded tissue blocks, stains and delivers prepared slides to pathologist in a timely manner for daily microscopic examination.

d) Assists pathologist with frozen section preparation immediately after specimen is received in the histology department.

e) Performs special histochemical staining procedures as they are required by the pathologist. Special histochemical stains must be completed within the timeframe requested by pathologist for timely diagnostic reporting.

f) Prepares slides or any anatomical material for sending to other laboratories for consultation or processing as deemed necessary by the pathologist.

g) Files properly indexed tissue slides and blocks for storage and efficient retrieval at all times. Assures that slides are retained for proper length of time before discarding. Assists with the rotation of all patient specimens located in storage sites as needed.

About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Long term contract, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work at office, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift,

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