Travel Histology Technologist - $2,713 per week

Pride Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 109,862 - 137,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a travel Histology Technologist for a 13-week contract in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role involves performing routine slide preparation, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, along with HT (ASCP) certification. The position offers benefits such as weekly pay, holiday pay, and 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant histology experience or 5 years as a Histotechnician.
• HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to perform routine and specialized staining procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.
• Manage documentation related to specimen processing.
• Perform special staining procedures as directed.

Skills

Slide preparation

Tissue processing

Laboratory safety procedures

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

HT (ASCP) certification

Job description

PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Histology Technologist for a travel job in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

PRIDE Health is hiring a Histotechnician (Traveler) to support our client’s medical facility located in Grand Rapids, MI 49503. This is a 13+ week contract job with a possible extension opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Histology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 9 pm-5:30 am (40 hours/week)
Pay Range: $2,713 per week (Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials. The rate is based on years of DIRECT EXPERIENCE as listed in the resume)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized slide preparation for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, following established protocols and under general supervision
• Manage and process documentation related to specimen accessioning and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely tissue processing
• Perform embedding and microtomy for designated specimen types as directed by the Histology Manager/Supervisor
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining
• Conduct manual or automated coverslipping of stained slides
• Perform special staining procedures as approved by the Histology Manager/Supervisor
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment used in daily operations
• Organize and file completed tissue blocks and slides
• Follow laboratory quality control procedures and document all QC activities
• Adhere to corporate safety, quality assurance, and compliance standards
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory workspace
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) with at least 1 year of relevant experience within the last 10 years, OR
• High school diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years
• HT (ASCP) certification, ASCP eligibility, OR equivalent of 5 years of full-time histology experience within the last 10 years

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401k retirement plan
• Cancelation protection
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Pride‑Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home, and pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PRIDE‑Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PRIDE‑Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.