Job Description

Overview
Histotechnologist
Histopathology travel assignment in Kansas City, KS, United States. Start date: 08/09/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,928–$1,952 per week. Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed. Shift: 5x8 Evenings (2:00 pm–10:30 pm, Monday–Friday). Setting: hospital laboratory.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,928–$1,952 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Evenings, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, Monday–Friday
- Start date: 08/09/2026
- Setting: Hospital histology laboratory
- Orientation: 2-day orientation provided prior to start

Responsibilities
- Perform embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue specimens to produce high-quality slides for microscopic review.
- Prepare and process tissue specimens, including labeling, accessioning, and distribution of blocks and slides; manage slide logistics and documentation.
- Operate and troubleshoot histology equipment (processors, embedding stations, microtomes, stains, coverslippers) and monitor quality control parameters.
- Implement quality control procedures; document results and report any staining or processing issues to the supervisor or pathologist.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhere to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with pathologists and lab staff to ensure timely turnaround of specimens and effective communication of any specimen-related concerns.

Requirements
- Licensure/Certification: ASCP HT or HTL registration is required.
- Experience: 1+ years of experience in histopathology; prior embedding, sectioning, and staining experience required.
- Education: Technical/Professional training or a degree in Histotechnology is required.
- Practical requirements: Ability to work in a hospital-based histology lab and to work evening shifts (2:00 pm–10:30 pm); strong attention to quality, safety, and accurate documentation.

Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly pay cadence
- Orientation: 2-day orientation prior to start
- Nicotine-free facility
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support
- Travel assignment support and backfill coordination

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

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