Histotechnologist (Histology Tech)

Immediate need for a talented Histotechnologist (Histology Tech). This is a 13 weeks contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Atlanta, GA(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-16598

Pay: Weekly Gross $1,703 (based on completion of 40 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule: 8‑hour night shifts (Monday–Friday, 8:00pm – 4:30am)
• Duration: 13 weeks (06/15/2026 – 09/12/2026)
• Expected Hours by Facility: 40 hours per week
• Receive and accession surgical and pathology specimens into Cerner LIS.
• Process tissue specimens including fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin infiltration.
• Embed processed tissue into paraffin blocks and perform microtomy (cutting) to produce high‑quality slides.
• Perform routine and special staining (H&E, special stains) as required.
• Prepare slides for immunohistochemistry (IHC) and cytology preparations.
• Maintain proper labeling, tracking, and documentation for all specimens and slides.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment (tissue processors, embedding stations, microtomes, stainers).
• Collaborate with pathology assistants (PA), pathologists, and laboratory staff to ensure timely slide production.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and quality assurance standards.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: Histotechnologist, Histology Tech, ASCP, HT, HLT, Pathology, Tissue Processing, Microtomy.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within a pathology laboratory (histology specialty)
• Active ASCP certification as HT (Histotechnician) or HLT (Histotechnologist) – required
• Successful completion of a formal histology technologist training program, OR an Associate's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences
• Proficiency with Cerner laboratory information system
• Experience with tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining
• Ability to work 8‑hour night shifts (Monday–Friday, 8:00pm – 4:30am), 40 expected hours per week
• No local candidates within 50 miles (travel only)
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and organizational skills
• Expertise in microtomy (cutting paraffin sections) and embedding
• Knowledge of routine and special staining techniques
• Familiarity with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and cytology preparations
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems (Cerner preferred)
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced pathology lab
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and patient safety
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Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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