Travel Histotechnologist Job

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

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Credentialing coordination and fast‑tr

Assignment-specific support

Potential for extension opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Histotechnologist for a travel assignment in the Atlanta, GA area. Start date is 11/16/2026 with a 13-week duration and 40 guaranteed hours per week. Shifts are 8-hour days, 5 days per week in a hospital-based histology laboratory.

Candidates must have ASCP HT/HTL certification, 2+ years of histology experience, and be eligible to work in the United States. This assignment requires travel and supports credentialing coordination and recruiter assistance.

Qualifications

• Must hold ASCP Histotechnologist (HT) or Histotechnologist/HTL (HLT) certification.
• 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.

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 escalate issues to the supervisor as appropriate.

Education

ASCP Histotechnologist HT/HLT certification

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 escalate 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.