Location: State College, PA

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shift (exact start/end times not specified), 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

• Process and accession tissue specimens quickly and accurately to ensure diagnostic integrity
• Prepare, embed, section and stain tissue specimens so pathologists can make timely diagnoses
• Assist the pathologist during gross examinations by providing correctly labeled cassettes and documentation
• Perform frozen section preparation upon specimen receipt to support intraoperative diagnoses
• Run and maintain tissue processors and related histology equipment for reliable operation
• Prepare slides and materials for outside consultation and ensure proper filing, storage, and rotation of specimen archives
• Perform special histochemical staining procedures within requested timeframes to support diagnostic needs

Qualifications

• ASCP Histotechnologist certification (required) or an equivalent certification
• Proven competency in tissue processing, microtomy, staining, and frozen section preparation
• Comfortable with specimen accessioning and accurate patient identification procedures
• Able to work Monday–Friday daytime schedule reliably and collaborate under the direction of supervisors
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills for slide/block filing and retrieval

Education

• ASCP Histotechnologist certification (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Histology procedures and best practices
• Tissue processing, embedding and microtomy
• Routine and special histochemical staining techniques
• Frozen section preparation and rapid turnaround workflows
• Specimen accessioning practices and accurate patient demographic entry
• Operation and basic troubleshooting of tissue processors and lab equipment
• Slide preparation for consultation and proper archiving of slides/blocks

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your work matters every day
• Paid time off so you can actually enjoy the weekend (when you're not in the lab)
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Professional development and opportunities to sharpen your histology skills
• Paid travel reimbursement and help settling into the assignment
• A workplace that values accuracy, curiosity, and a sense of humor

Travel Perks: Explore State College, PA

This is a travel contract in State College — home to the energetic Penn State campus and plenty of local charm. Explore the Arboretum at Penn State for scenic walks, hike Mount Nittany for great views, catch a game or event on campus, enjoy local breweries and eateries downtown, visit nearby parks and nature trails for weekend adventures, and check out museums and seasonal farmers markets for a true community vibe. Perfect for those who like a mix of collegiate energy and outdoor recreation.

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