Histotechnologist (Histology Tech)
Location: Watertown NY
Contract Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8 Days (start time 5:30am or 6:00am)
Pay: $2300/week
Completion Bonus: $2500 per contract (up to $7500 after three contracts)
Job Description
ATC Healthcare is seeking a Histotechnologist for a 13-week travel assignment in a clinical laboratory setting. This role is responsible for the processing and preparation of surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for pathologist review. Duties include embedding microtomy staining and cytology preparation along with quality assurance and equipment maintenance. Candidates must meet New York state licensure requirements and applicable histology education or certification standards. Local candidates within the required radius are not eligible.
Key Responsibilities
- Process embed cut and stain surgical and autopsy tissue specimens
- Prepare and stain cytopathology specimens
- Perform microtomy and slide preparation for pathologist interpretation
- Apply specialized histology staining techniques as required
- Maintain specimen integrity and accurate tissue handling
- Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures
- Maintain and troubleshoot histology equipment
- Manage laboratory supplies and reagents
- Follow laboratory safety and documentation standards
Qualifications
- New York State Histotechnician or Histotechnologist license required
- Bachelors degree in medical technology biology chemistry or related field or HTL certification required
- Histology lab experience required
- Experience with tissue processing embedding cutting and staining required
- Knowledge of cytology preparation preferred
- Quality assurance experience preferred
- Must meet travel distance radius requirement
Benefits
- Weekly pay with competitive rates
- Health dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
- Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support
About ATC Healthcare
ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations we are committed to connecting skilled nurses therapists and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.
Other Duties:
Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local law.
ID: 124600
Required Experience:
IC
Histotechnologist (Histology Tech)Location: Watertown NYContract Type: TravelDuration: 13 weeksShift: 5x8 Days (start time 5:30am or 6:00am)Pay: $2300/weekCompletion Bonus: $2500 per contract (up to $7500 after three contracts)Job DescriptionATC Healthcare is seeking a Histotechnologist for a 13-wee...
Histotechnologist (Histology Tech)
Location: Watertown NY
Contract Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8 Days (start time 5:30am or 6:00am)
Pay: $2300/week
Completion Bonus: $2500 per contract (up to $7500 after three contracts)
Job Description
ATC Healthcare is seeking a Histotechnologist for a 13-week travel assignment in a clinical laboratory setting. This role is responsible for the processing and preparation of surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for pathologist review. Duties include embedding microtomy staining and cytology preparation along with quality assurance and equipment maintenance. Candidates must meet New York state licensure requirements and applicable histology education or certification standards. Local candidates within the required radius are not eligible.
Key Responsibilities
- Process embed cut and stain surgical and autopsy tissue specimens
- Prepare and stain cytopathology specimens
- Perform microtomy and slide preparation for pathologist interpretation
- Apply specialized histology staining techniques as required
- Maintain specimen integrity and accurate tissue handling
- Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures
- Maintain and troubleshoot histology equipment
- Manage laboratory supplies and reagents
- Follow laboratory safety and documentation standards
Qualifications
- New York State Histotechnician or Histotechnologist license required
- Bachelors degree in medical technology biology chemistry or related field or HTL certification required
- Histology lab experience required
- Experience with tissue processing embedding cutting and staining required
- Knowledge of cytology preparation preferred
- Quality assurance experience preferred
- Must meet travel distance radius requirement
Benefits
- Weekly pay with competitive rates
- Health dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
- Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support
About ATC Healthcare
ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations we are committed to connecting skilled nurses therapists and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.
Other Duties:
Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local law.
ID: 124600
Required Experience:
IC
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