Travel Medical Lab Technician
Watertown, NY
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
5x8 hrs

Travel Histotechnologist (HTL) – Watertown, NY | 13-week travel assignment; HTL license & 1+ year clinical lab experience required. Join a dedicated hospital laboratory team in Upstate New York and advance your histology career with a competitive weekly pay and guaranteed 40 hours/week.

This 13-week travel assignment places you in a state-of-the-art hospital laboratory in Watertown, NY (Jefferson County). You'll work in a busy surgical pathology and cytology setting close to the Thousand Islands and Adirondack Mountains—ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking New York histology jobs with a welcoming small-town atmosphere.

Job Details – Travel Histology Job / Clinical Laboratory

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (travel histotechnologist contract)
• Location: Watertown, NY 13601 – Watertown, New York; Upstate New York histology job
• Setting: Hospital Laboratory – surgical pathology and cytology
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts (start times 5:30am or 6:00am), 5 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 – $2,030
• Start Date: May 18, 2026

Job Requirements – Histotechnologist / Histology Technician

• Bachelor of Science in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or AAS in Histotechnology (HT) / HTL certification from a recognized agency (ASCP preferred)
• Histotechnician AAS and NY State HTL license required (ASCP HTL or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory or surgical pathology/histology lab
• Proven skills in microtomy, tissue processing, embedding, and routine H&E staining
• Ability to work early morning shifts and comply with a 100-mile radius rule for travel assignments
• Strong attention to detail, good documentation practices, and participation in quality assurance programs

Responsibilities – Surgical Pathology, Cytology & Histology Duties

• Process, embed, cut (microtomy), and stain surgical and autopsy tissue following established laboratory policies and safety procedures
• Prepare and stain cytopathology specimens and support pathologist examination and interpretation
• Perform routine and special stains (H&E, select special stains; experience with IHC a plus) and maintain high diagnostic quality
• Manage patient tissue samples and prepare microscopic sections for accurate diagnosis in a surgical pathology laboratory
• Operate and maintain histology equipment, document inventory, and ensure calibration and preventative maintenance as required
• Participate in the laboratory Quality Assurance program and follow CLIA/CAP guidelines and safety protocols

This travel histotechnology opportunity is ideal for Histotechnologists (HTL) or Histology Technicians seeking travel jobs, clinical lab experience in New York, and a supportive team environment. Competitive weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and the chance to work in a modern hospital lab make this a strong travel assignment for qualified candidates.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today—advance your histology career with a 13-week Travel Histotechnologist assignment in Watertown, NY!

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