Melissa Owens | President  

E: melissa@alliedsearchpartners.com  

Allied Search Partners 

Allied Search Partners is back by two decades of healthcare staffing excellence. We are a trusted healthcare staffing firm supporting laboratories, dermatology & GI office laboratories, medical and dental organizations and offices nationwide. Offering long term/permanent placement, temporary and filling in/coverage staffing.  

We partner with private organizations and corporate healthcare organizations to provide reliable, well-supported temporary and permanent professionals—while prioritizing fair pay, consistency, and respect for our workers’ time. Our team offers 24/7 scheduling support and access to shifts through our efficient temp scheduling application. Unlike traditional staffing agencies that push one-off shifts to large candidate pools, we focus on long-term relationships with both our healthcare facilities and our workers. In addition to our temporary/emergency coverage staffing, we offer long term permanent specialized recruitment in healthcare.  

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Job ID: 3657926

Job Title:  Permanent Lead Histotech

Location:  Yellowstone County

Schedule: Morning shift

Job Summary: The successful candidate will prepare surgical specimens for histologic examination through tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining (routine, frozen, and special stains), and quality maintenance of laboratory instrumentation. Under the supervision of a board-certified pathologist, the individual will assist with the gross examination of surgical pathology specimens. Additional duties may include collecting and preparing tissue for research and other specialized studies. The position requires strong specimen evaluation skills, the ability to correlate clinical history with tissue selection, and proficiency in handling diverse and complex case material.

Lead Histotechnologist / Histotechnician will have additional CAP oversight responsibilities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This position is not a supervisor of people.

Requirements

Education:

• Completion of college-level coursework in biology and chemistry is required. Coursework in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, or graduation from an accredited Histotechnician/Histotechnology program, is highly considered.
• Candidates must possess a solid understanding of disease processes, gross and microscopic anatomy, medical terminology, surgical pathology procedures, and laboratory testing methods.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to apply pathology and laboratory principles in a clinical diagnostic setting are essential.

License/Certification:

• ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) is preferred.
• A bachelor's or associate's degree in histotechnology, laboratory science, or a related biological science from an accredited institution is also preferred. Equivalent education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Candidates should demonstrate the knowledge and technical expertise necessary to perform histology procedures in a clinical pathology laboratory environment.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of histology experience preferred; experience in hospital laboratory setting is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in microtomy, tissue embedding, sectioning, and routine and special staining procedures.
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and laboratory information systems/computer applications.
• Familiarity with grossing techniques, specimen handling, and general laboratory practices.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety protocols, quality standards, and infection prevention procedures.
• Ability to accurately prepare and process tissue specimens for pathological evaluation while supporting pathologists in a high-volume diagnostic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and efficiency.