Histotechnician Jobs – Hospital Laboratory Travel Contract in Reno, Nevada

Join a fast-paced hospital pathology laboratory team as a Histotechnician in Reno, Nevada. In this on-site travel healthcare role, you will support pathology services by performing delegated histology procedures, tissue processing, microtomy, staining, slide preparation, instrumentation maintenance, and clinical laboratory quality control. This 13-week assignment offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced patient care in a high-volume hospital laboratory while enjoying Reno’s vibrant arts, dining, and entertainment scene, along with easy access to the Sierra Nevada and year-round outdoor recreation.

Histotechnician Job Details

• Location: Reno, Nevada
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,470-$1,580
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 8:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m.
• Shift Duration: 10-hour night shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Setting: Hospital pathology and histology laboratory
• Position Type: On-site travel laboratory contract
• Additional Scheduling Expectations: Schedule may include weekends, holidays, call shifts, two or three major holidays, and one additional shift during the assignment based on department needs.

Histology Technician Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in histology required; 3 years of experience as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant in Histology or Histology Technician preferred.
• Prior travel assignment experience required.
• Active Nevada Laboratory Assistant license.
• Active Nevada Histologic Technician license.
• Histologic Technician certification preferred.
• Demonstrated competency with histology procedures, tissue processing, laboratory safety standards, quality control, and equipment operation.
• Experience with microtomy, hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, special stains, and immunohistochemistry preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills when working with patients, families, pathologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently in a 24-hour, 7-day clinical laboratory and float within competency as needed.

Histotechnician Responsibilities

• Perform delegated histological procedures on tissue, body fluid, and bone marrow specimens under the direction of the pathologist on duty.
• Assist with specimen grossing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, special stains, and slide quality checks.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain histology instrumentation and document daily activities and quality checks.
• Perform immunohistochemical staining, maintain IHC instrumentation, and assist with quality control of new reagent lots when qualified.
• Assist pathology staff with bone marrow biopsies and aspirations, special procedures, send-outs, and morgue or autopsy procedures.
• Support laboratory operations through block and slide filing, frozen room maintenance, cytology preparation, accessioning, charting, and clerical tasks.
• Communicate professionally with patients and families during special procedures while considering the needs of patients across all age groups.
• Maintain technical skills, follow hospital and laboratory safety requirements, and demonstrate annual competency in assigned duties.

Apply now for this Histotechnician travel contract in Reno, Nevada, and join a hospital laboratory team supporting high-quality pathology services.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.