Histology Technician
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, immunohistochemistry (IHC), special stains, and recuts.
• Limited embedding duties on this shift.
• No weekend or on-call requirements.
• Floating within scope, but rare.
• Must have minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty. First-time travelers are not accepted.
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval.
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler must work it.
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler must work both.
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler must 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 onboarding and orientation required to start on time; delays result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Histology/Laboratory specialty.
• Prior travel experience is required (unit does not accept first-time travelers).

Certifications & Licenses

• State License verification required (if applicable).
• Allied Annual License Verification (if applicable) within 30 days prior to start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted (AHA or ARC).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on specialty (check clinical guidelines).
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on specialty area—refer to clinical guidelines.

Compliance & Screening Requirements

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

  • County and nationwide criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification of related degree
• Education verification 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. Instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions.
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start (not required by client but required by agency).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination forms accepted:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season).
• Color Blind Testing required; alternative assessment available if needed.

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for RNs and LVNs (agency requirement).
• Competency Exam required for Nursing and Allied Health (agency requirement).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for certain specialties (not typically for Histology Tech).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not client).
• Skills checklist and work history verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).

This position is ideal for experienced Histology Technicians with prior travel contract experience seeking a 12-week travel assignment in Atlanta, GA.