Histo Technician II (ASCP Certified)

Hiring Post: Histology Technician II – LBJ Hospital Compensation: $28.97 to $36.93/hour

Career Area: Laboratory

Location: Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston, TX 77026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 179525

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $10k student loan repayment
• Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Subsidized parking
• Access to a credit union
• Employee disaster relief support
• Tuition Reimbursement (available after 6 months of employment)

About the Position

Harris Health System is seeking a Histology Technician II to join the laboratory team at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital . In this role, you will participate in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, focusing on histology specimen processing .

You will process and prepare patient tissue samples using established procedures and technical expertise, ensuring accuracy and quality. This role is essential in supporting timely and high-quality pathology services that contribute to accurate diagnosis and patient care.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas . As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, focusing on low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations through acute care, primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.

Its flagship hospitals — Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) — anchor a network of 39 clinics, health centers, and specialty locations, including telemedicine services. Harris Health is nationally recognized for Magnet® nursing excellence , NCQA patient-centered care , and strong academic partnerships with institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine , UTHealth , MD Anderson Cancer Center , and the University of Houston .

Requirements

• Education :
  • Associate’s Degree from a NAACLS-accredited Histology program
• Licensure/Certification :
  • ASCP Certification (HT) required
• Experience :
  • Minimum of 3 years of histology experience
• Communication Skills :
  • Above Average Verbal (heavy public contact)
  • Strong written communication (correspondence and reports)
• Technical Skills :
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
• Knowledge/Skills :
  • Medical terminology
  • Strong attention to detail and laboratory best practices
• Equipment Knowledge :
  • Experience operating:
    • Microtome
    • Embedding center and processor
    • Special stainers and IHC platforms
    • Cryostat and H&E stainer
• Work Schedule :
  • Flexible schedule

Join Harris Health System and contribute to delivering accurate, high-quality laboratory services that support patient diagnosis and care.