Histology Technician
Melbourne, Florida
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

Histology Tech - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Melbourne, Florida
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Laboratory (Histology Tech)
• Shift Hours: 07:30-16:00 or 09:30-18:00 (Day shift, 5 days/week, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week)
• No on-call required
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Weekend work not required
• Block schedule accommodation TBD based on unit needs
• Locals accepted at same rate as travelers
• Contracted hours guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Histology Technologist license in Florida
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Histology Technologist, including experience within the last year
• ASCP-HT certification required
• Florida State License required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including international searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required within 90 days of start
• Monthly HHS/OIG checks required
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)
• Education verification required; candidates from certain disqualified institutions will not be accepted
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (valid for 5 years once on file)
• Fit mask test required within 12 months prior to start (specific mask types required; must be fully shaven)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start (or two negative PPDs with specified timing)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Required immunization titers within 5 years for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (must include marijuana; witnessed urine collection required for instant tests)

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Instructor or Provider (RQI accepted)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA Instructor or Provider (RQI accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (check unit description)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo with white background for badge
• Completion of facility-specific documents including Job Description Acknowledgement, Confidentiality Agreement, iCARE Values, and Badge Form
• Flu exemption forms must be submitted by Monday prior to start if applicable
• Auto insurance required if working in Home Health (not applicable for this role)
• Radiation badge monitoring form required only for certain departments (not applicable for Histology Tech)

Notes

• Candidates must submit finalized Return to Office (RTO) details with application; RTO changes not accepted after offer
• All labs and immunization records once on file are valid for 5 years
• Color blind testing online required for MLTs (not specifically stated for Histology Tech)

This position is ideal for experienced Histology Technicians with prior travel contract experience who meet Florida licensure and certification requirements and can comply with comprehensive background and health screening protocols.