Location: Chillicothe, OH

Start Date: 01-15-2026

End Date: 04-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM or 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and process tissue specimens for microscopic examination following established protocols
• Operate cryostats and microtomes to freeze, section, and mount tissues on glass slides
• Perform histological staining and reagent treatments to reveal structural details for pathologist review
• Prepare and maintain solutions and reagents accurately and safely according to procedures
• Select optimal tissue sections and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure diagnostic-quality slides
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle confidential patient information with discretion
• Collaborate with the Histology Team Lead and laboratory staff to support timely case turnaround

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science-related field (required)
• Bachelor's degree preferred from a CLSI-accredited Histotechnology program
• Experience with histology techniques including cryostat operation, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation
• Familiarity with reagent and solution preparation and laboratory safety practices
• Ability to recognize and remedy technical difficulties in tissue processing
• Comfort handling confidential patient information and following lab compliance standards

Education

• Associate Degree in a science-related field (required)
• Bachelor's Degree from a CLSI-accredited Histotechnology program (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Histology and tissue processing fundamentals
• Cryostat use and microtomy for high-quality sectioning
• Histological staining techniques and reagent preparation
• Slide mounting and microscopic examination to support diagnostic review
• Troubleshooting histology techniques and maintaining lab protocols
• Working knowledge of CLSI standards and laboratory best practices

Benefits

• Supportive clinical team that values your attention to detail and expertise
• Generous time-off policies so you can recharge between cases
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Travel support and local housing guidance for contract clinicians
• Professional development opportunities and access to continued learning
• Comprehensive onboarding and a dedicated team lead to help you succeed
• Clear schedules and predictable weekday hours for a healthy work-life balance
• A positive workplace culture where your contributions to patient diagnosis matter

Travel Perks: Explore Chillicothe, OH

Chillicothe offers charming small-town character with historic sites and outdoor escapes. Explore Adena Mansion & Gardens and learn about early Ohio history, visit the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and its ancient earthworks, or enjoy local trails and water activities at nearby Paint Creek State Park. The friendly downtown has local shops and restaurants, and Columbus is an easy drive for big-city dining and weekend excursions.

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