Histology Technologist
Macon, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Laboratory Specialist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Macon, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Duties include embedding, microtomy, IHC staining, processing cytologies, manual special stains, manual cytology staining, embedding, filing of slides and/or blocks, recuts, equipment maintenance, sending blocks/slides to reference labs, and slide distribution to pathologists.
• Floating within facility and to a nearby hospital as needed.
• No weekend or on-call requirements.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Laboratory specialty.
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required).

Orientation & Compliance

• Maximum 7-day turnaround time for orientation (RTO).
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedules.
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment).

Holiday Work Expectations

• If one major holiday falls during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work it.
• If two major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work both.
• If three major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work two of them.
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day.

Required Certifications & Verifications

• State License: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (if applicable).
• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start, including education verification.
• Education Verification: Verification of related degree required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending.
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start.
• TB Testing: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months of start; negative chest x-ray required if prior positive TB test. TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer).
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer).
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination.
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).

Competency & Other Requirements

• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed.
• Competency Exams: Required for nursing and allied health by the agency (not client).
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for RNs and LVNs by the agency.

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.
• Skills checklist and work history verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Two clinical references required by the agency (not client).

This position offers a comprehensive laboratory role with a reputable healthcare system in Georgia, suitable for candidates with at least 2 years of laboratory experience and no prior travel contract requirement.