Travel Histotechnologist Job

Healthforce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Travel credentialing assistance

Assignment-specific support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Histotechnologist for a travel assignment in the Atlanta, GA area. The role involves hospital-based histology work with 8-hour days, five days per week, starting November 16, 2026, for 13 weeks, with guaranteed 40 hours per week and weekly pay.

Requirements include ASCP HT/HLT certification, at least two years’ histology experience, and completion of a histology program or an Associate’s degree in sciences. Travel support and credentialing assistance are provided.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification in Histotechnologist (HT) or Histotechnologist/HTL (HLT) required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a histology specialty within a pathology laboratory
• Successful completion of a formal histology technologist training program, or an Associate's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences
• Eligibility: Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Note: Must be able to work in the listed shift pattern and holiday requirements

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens from surgical cases and place them into the histology workflow; perform accessioning into the Cerner system
• Process tissue through the histology workflow: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping
• Prepare blocks and slides for routine diagnostics; perform H&E staining and special stains as required; ensure slide quality and labeling accuracy
• Maintain accurate documentation and labeling; communicate with pathology staff; support grossing and receiving as needed
• Maintain laboratory equipment, quality control procedures, and safety standards; manage reagents, inventory, and waste disposal
• Assist with routine problem solving in the lab and elevate issues to the supervisor as appropriate

Education

Histology technologist training program or equivalent

Associate's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences

Job description

Overview

Histotechnologist. This travel assignment focuses on histology in a hospital setting in the Atlanta, GA area. Start date: 11/16/2026. Assignment length: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,440-$1,506 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 8-hour days, 5 days per week. This is a temporary travel position within a pathology/histology laboratory. Note: No local candidates within 50 miles will be considered for this assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,440-$1,506 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour days, 5 days per week
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Working setting: Hospital-based histology laboratory; travel assignment
• Holiday coverage: Must work 2 major holidays of the 3 (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and 1 minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve)

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens from surgical cases and place them into the histology workflow; perform accessioning into the Cerner system.
• Process tissue through the histology workflow: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
• Prepare blocks and slides for routine diagnostics; perform H&E staining and special stains as required; ensure slide quality and labeling accuracy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and labeling; communicate with pathology staff; support grossing and receiving as needed.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, quality control procedures, and safety standards; manage reagents, inventory, and waste disposal.
• Assist with routine problem solving in the lab and elevate issues to the supervisor as appropriate.

Requirements

• Certification: ASCP certification in Histotechnologist (HT) or Histotechnologist/HTL (HLT) required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a histology specialty within a pathology laboratory
• Education: Successful completion of a formal histology technologist training program, or an Associate's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences
• Setting: Ability to work effectively in a pathology/histology laboratory environment
• Eligibility: Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Note: Must be able to work in the listed shift pattern and holiday requirements

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing coordination and fast processing
• Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Potential for extension opportunities on compatible openings

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.