Histo Technician II (ASCP Certified)

Harris Health System
Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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Posted 2026-06-26

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