Histology Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Histology Tech (Laboratory)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Perform frozen sections, IHC, special stains, and recuts
• Limited embedding on this shift
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Floating within scope, but rare
• Must have minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty
• Unit does not accept first-time travelers (prior travel experience required)
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final approval
• Return to Office (RTO) within 7 days
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Full compliance with orientation and credentialing required to start on time; delays may push start date by 2 weeks
• Local candidates accepted at same rate

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years in Laboratory specialty
• Prior travel experience is required (not a first-time traveler)

Certifications & Licenses

• State License verification required (if applicable)
• Allied Annual License Verification (if applicable) within 30 days prior to start
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, EFM certifications may be required depending on specialty and unit (refer to clinical guidelines)
• Education verification required; diplomas/transcripts may be needed
• Color Blind Testing required (with alternative assessment if needed)

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by agency, not client)
• TB testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; additional requirements for positive history
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination forms accepted for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required (agency requirement, not client)
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy

Orientation & Training

• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Respirator fit test may be required during on-site orientation (for privileging specialties)

Notes

• This position is not open to first-time travelers; prior travel experience is mandatory
• Compliance with all credentialing, background checks, and health requirements is critical for timely start
• Holiday work expectations are strict and must be acknowledged

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Histology Tech travel contract in Atlanta, GA.