Travel Histology Technologist
New York, New York
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Histology Tech

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
Assignment Length: 27 weeks

Job Description

• Perform histology laboratory duties with excellent technical skills.
• Work independently and follow through on assignments.
• Good communication and organizational skills required.
• Computer literacy preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Education:

  • Associate Degree in Science plus completion of an approved Histology accredited program, OR
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Licensure:

  • New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License, OR
  • Certified Histology Technician, OR
  • Clinical Lab Technician certification from NYS Education Department.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned duties independently.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years, including all aliases.
• Various federal and state exclusion and sanction list checks within 60 days prior to assignment start.
• Education verification with primary source verification for all formal education listed.
• Employment application and 20-year work history verification with no gaps.
• Signed confidentiality agreement, staff attestation, and harassment factsheet prior to start.
• Completion of department orientation checklist onsite.
• Annual background check updates and 8-factor analysis for any felony or misdemeanor hits.

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Primary Source Verification required.
• Current/active technical certification with no adverse actions, verified within 60 days prior to start.
• State license verification within 60 days prior to start.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Competency exams as applicable to specialty.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including vital signs, review of systems, medical history, and clearance to work without restrictions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year prior to start; must be completed before assignment.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per specified options within required timeframes.
• Annual TB questionnaire completion.
• Immunizations/vaccine records required:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, antigen, or vaccine series with declination if applicable)
  • Hepatitis C titer and treatment documentation if positive
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Sept-May), with medical or religious exemptions requiring approval.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen with chain of custody within 60 days prior to start.
• Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months of start.
• Color blind testing if applicable (after failing online exam twice).

Additional Requirements

• Completion of annual required training modules and facility-specific prestart modules.
• Compliance with facility-specific documents including code of conduct and safety manual acknowledgment.
• Completion of state-specific exclusion and registry forms as applicable.
• References required per agency standards (not client-mandated).

Experience

• No explicit years of experience stated; however, demonstrated ability to perform duties independently is required.
• No prior travel experience required.

This position offers a structured day shift with a 27-week travel assignment in a major metropolitan area laboratory setting. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, health, and compliance requirements prior to start.