Hospital | Lab Tech

Travel Histotechnologist (HT/HTL) – Histology Laboratory Contract Job in Atlanta, GA

Apply now for a 13-week Travel Histotechnologist job in Atlanta, Georgia, supporting surgical pathology and diagnostic laboratory services on day shifts. Join a collaborative, hospital-based histology laboratory team in ZIP code 30342 and prepare high-quality tissue specimens and slides for clinical evaluation. This on-site travel healthcare opportunity provides access to excellent dining, cultural attractions, green spaces, and a dynamic metropolitan community.

Histotechnologist Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Histotechnologist
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30342
• Setting: Hospital pathology laboratory
• Specialty: Histology and anatomic pathology
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,200–$1,280
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Holiday Availability: Must work two major holidays—Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day—and one minor holiday, such as the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve.

Histotechnologist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in histology, surgical pathology, or a related medical laboratory specialty
• ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL)
• Successful completion of a formal histology technologist training program or an associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences
• Working knowledge of tissue processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, and histology staining procedures
• Experience with routine and specialized staining; immunohistochemistry experience is preferred or may be assigned
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy, quality, and productivity standards
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to specimen integrity and patient-focused laboratory practices

Travel Histotechnologist Responsibilities

• Receive and accession surgical pathology specimens into the laboratory information system
• Collect tissue blocks from pathology assistants and prepare specimens for histology processing
• Process tissue, embed specimens, cut sections using a microtome, and prepare slides for diagnostic review
• Perform routine and specialized staining, including immunohistochemistry as assigned
• Support pathology, cytology, and immunohistochemistry workflows within the histology department
• Maintain accurate specimen identification, labeling, documentation, and quality control throughout the testing process
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, regulatory standards, and established pathology laboratory protocols

Apply now to join this Atlanta histology laboratory team and advance your career through a rewarding travel medical laboratory opportunity in Georgia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.