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A California Facility Is Seeking a Traveling Histotechnician

CompHealthBerkeley, CAMedical Lab

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Agency
CompHealth
Location
Berkeley, CA
Job type
Medical Lab
Profession
Medical Lab Technologist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 22, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$20.89
Weekly
$752
Yearly (full-time)
$43,451

This job pays about $20.89/hour — 43% below the median for Medical Lab Technologist jobs in California ($36.54/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Medical Lab Technologist jobs in California right now

  • 16 open Medical Lab Technologist jobs in California from 5 agencies, 3 of them in Berkeley.
  • Pay in these listings: $20.89 – $160/hour, median $57.12/hour.
  • Typical Medical Lab Technologist pay in California: $36.54/hour ($76,003/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($160/hour across 8 jobs).

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Job description

Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they are backed by dozens of specialized teams, giving them the ability to focus on the details that matter to you. That means we have specialized teams that do nothing but housing, travel arrangements, credentialing, licensing, and so much more. It is one more way we deliver what matters to you.
  • Mon - Fri, 5 am - 1:30 pm
  • Expected output: 20 - 25 blocks cut per hour; 45 - 65 embedded per hour
  • Certification required -- no new grads
  • Skills required: cutting and embedding
  • We provide complimentary housing and travel
  • We arrange and cover costs for licensing and malpractice
  • We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan
  • Your personal recruiter handles every detail, 24/7

1648.00 to 2323.00 - weekly
Per week (based on a 40-hour week). Includes estimated taxable wages of $18.70 - $23.08 per hour and estimated tax-free reimbursements for meals, incidentals, and housing of $900 - $1,400 per week based on GSA guidelines (subject to eligibility, location, and seasonal adjustment).

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