Travel Histotechnologist Jobs
Travel Histotechnologist Jobs
When you're a travel histotechnologist, your specialized skills in the lab save lives. Histotechnologists work side by side with pathologists, turning tissue samples into microscope slides for analysis under a microscope. The work that you do makes you and important part of the care team and allows pathologists to diagnose serious conditions, such as cancer.
Trustaff wants to help you take your skills as a histotechnologist and find fulfillment and excitement in your career as a healthcare traveler.
How to Become a Histotechnologist
To become a histotechnologist, you can follow one of three paths after receiving a high school diploma or a GED certificate:
On-the-job training:
You can complete two years of on-site clinical training in a histopathology lab.
Histotechnology program:
Various colleges and online universities offer accredited histology programs.
Schooling and experience:
You can earn an associate or bachelor's degree in an approved major, such as chemistry or biology, and then complete one year of training in a histopathology lab.
Once you complete one of these three prerequisites, you can qualify for the histotechnician (HT) exam offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). If you pass this national exam, you are a certified histology technician.
Those who wish to become histotechnologists must have a higher level of education and training and complete an advanced-level histotechnologist (HTL) certification. This credential offers more career advancement opportunities as it allows you to perform high-complexity testing and supervise histotechnicians in the laboratory setting.
Histotechnologist Job Description
Histotechnologists are integral to the medical investigation process. These highly detailed laboratory professionals allow pathologists to establish and confirm diseases. As a travel histotechnologist, your primary duties would include:
Processing tissue specimens obtained from biopsies, surgery or autopsies
Embedding samples in paraffin wax, cutting thin tissue sections and mounting them on glass slides
Staining the slides with specialized dyes that highlight unique structures
Performing quality control on tests and instruments to ensure accuracy and reproducibility
Calibrating instruments and troubleshooting equipment failures
Travel histotechnologist jobs allow you to explore new work environments and further your skills in this critical field. As you diversify your professional experience, you will have more opportunities to find the job of your dreams.
Current Travel Histotechnologist Jobs
Travel Histotechnologist Salary and Benefits
Your salary as a traveling histotechnologist may vary based on where an assignment is located and the unique skills and experience you bring to the table. In 2023, the median salary for most clinical laboratory technologists was around $61,000 annually. These jobs have an expected growth of at least 5% up to 2032, so compensation may increase.
When you join Trustaff, our experienced team helps you find jobs that match your desired income and lifestyle. Along with your weekly salary, we provide a range of unique benefits, including:
Travel assistance
Medical, vision and dental insurance
Guaranteed weekly hours per assignment
401(k) investment account with an employer match
Assistance with licensure and continuing education
Ingenovis Health ACT program support
Why Become a Trustaff Traveler?
Expand your opportunities as a clinical laboratory professional with Trustaff. Our travel histotechnologists get to explore the country and experience unique cultures. Connecting with other professionals and work environments will take your skills to a new level. Browse our histotechnologist jobs online and gain exclusive access to the best travel assignments when you apply to become a Trustaff traveler.