Job Opportunity – Histology Technician – Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Schedule: Night shift, Sunday through Thursday, 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM (5x8-hour shifts). 40 hours of orientation provided. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).
Highlights:- Travel assignment at an acute care facility with a 13-week duration
- Work with routine hospital anatomical pathology specimens in a collaborative environment with phlebotomy and radiology support
- Comprehensive histology work including grossing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (automated IHC and special stains)
- Opportunity to utilize cytology skills including thin prep, cell block, cytospin, and gynecological specimens
- Professional dress code: scrubs or business casual
- First-time travelers with strong experience (10+ years) are welcome to apply
Requirements:- ASCP-HT certification required
- Associate's Degree in Science required
- Minimum 2 years of histology experience required
- Hospital experience required (hardstop)
- Grossing experience required (hardstop)
- California state license preferred; pending license accepted
- Epic charting system experience preferred
- Proficiency in histology techniques including tissue processing, microtomy, H&E staining, special stains, IHC, frozen sections, and embedding procedures
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why Join Us?This travel position offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped acute care laboratory with interdisciplinary support and a manageable 1:1 ratio. You'll gain valuable experience working with diverse patient populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics while performing advanced histology and cytology procedures. Requested time off is limited to no more than 7 days per contract, and all scheduling requests must be submitted upfront to ensure a smooth placement process.