Histology Technician
Santa Rosa, CA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,085/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Histology Technician (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
As a Histology Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, staining, and processing tissue specimens in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Your day-to-day tasks will include specimen accessioning, embedding, and microtomy, ensuring high-quality results for diagnostic purposes. This role offers a great opportunity to enhance your skills in histological techniques while working in a supportive team. You'll enjoy a balanced schedule working nights and have the chance to contribute to patient care through your essential laboratory work.
Highlights
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to enhance histology skills
- 5x8 night shifts for better work-life balance
- Valid CA state license required
- Experience with EMR systems preferred (Epic)
- 2 years of hospital experience required
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Santa Rosa, CA
As a Travel Histology Technician in Santa Rosa, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Santa Rosa is higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and average winter lows are around 38°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Santa Rosa, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Santa Rosa is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited compared to larger cities.
- Santa Rosa is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from surrounding vineyards.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Santa Rosa offers a vibrant culinary scene, with a variety of restaurants and wineries to explore.
- It also has a thriving arts and music community, and outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding are popular due to the Mediterranean climate.
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