Travel Histology Technologist Job in Santa Rosa, California

Join a fast-paced acute care hospital histology team in Santa Rosa, CA. This 13-week travel histology job is ideal for an experienced Histology Lab Tech or Histology Technologist with strong grossing experience, hospital background, and hands-on anatomical pathology skills. Make an impact on patient care through accurate specimen processing, slide preparation, and laboratory support in a welcoming North Bay community.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Histology Job
• Setting: Acute care hospital histology laboratory
• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 8-hour nights
• Shift Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 – $1,960
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Charting System: Epic preferred
• Pre-Approved Time Off: 1 request

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of histology experience required
• Grossing experience is required and considered a hard stop
• Hospital histology experience required
• Experience with histology procedures including grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and routine anatomical pathology specimens
• Knowledge of automated IHC and special stains, with some manual special stain experience
• Ability to prepare thin prep, cell block, cytospin, and gyn specimens is a plus
• ASCP-HT certification preferred
• Associate degree in science preferred
• California license preferred; compact license must be in hand at submission if applicable
• First-time travelers considered only with strong experience, including more than 10 years in the field
• Must be able to commit to working 3 of the 5 designated holidays
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of recent experience required

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized histology tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Gross tissue specimens and prepare samples for further laboratory processing
• Embed tissue blocks, cut sections using microtomes and cryostats, and prepare slides for staining
• Support staining workflows including H&E, special stains, and automated IHC procedures
• Maintain high standards for specimen quality, labeling, and laboratory workflow efficiency
• Assist with routine hospital anatomical pathology processing as assigned
• Work collaboratively with laboratory and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support timely diagnostics
• Follow lab protocols, safety procedures, and compliance requirements throughout the assignment

Why Santa Rosa

• Enjoy working in one of Northern California’s most appealing communities, known for scenic surroundings and a strong local culture
• Access nearby vineyards, outdoor recreation, and weekend destinations along the coast and throughout the Bay Area
• Experience a comfortable, energetic city environment with plenty to explore outside of work

Apply now for this Santa Rosa travel histology technologist opportunity and join a healthcare team where your laboratory expertise makes a difference.

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.