Travel Histo Tech - $1,800 to $1,996 per week in Mason City, IA

Histo Tech Location: Mason City, IA Agency: United Health Care Staffing Pay: $1,800 to $1,996 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified Histo Tech in Mason City, Iowa, 50401!

Histology Technician | Mason City, IA | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a dedicated pathology laboratory where your expertise in tissue preparation and specimen processing supports accurate diagnoses and exceptional patient care. We’re seeking an experienced Histology Technician to join a collaborative laboratory team in Mason City, IA. If you're passionate about laboratory science and committed to quality and precision, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Position: Histology Technician
• Location: Mason City
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 8x5
• Experience Required: 1 Year
• Weekly Pay: $1800 to $1996

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and prepare tissue specimens for histological examination
• Perform tissue fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and slide preparation
• Prepare and stain tissue sections using routine H&E and special staining techniques
• Ensure high-quality slide preparation for pathologist review
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment
• Perform quality control procedures and maintain laboratory documentation
• Label, organize, and store specimens according to laboratory protocols
• Follow infection prevention, laboratory safety, and regulatory compliance standards
• Maintain inventory of histology supplies and notify leadership of replenishment needs
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory scientists, and healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate diagnostic results

Requirements

• Associate degree in Histology, Medical Laboratory Technology, or a related laboratory science field preferred
• HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification preferred or eligible
• Minimum 1 year of recent Histology Technician experience
• Strong knowledge of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and laboratory quality control
• Experience operating histology laboratory equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
• Commitment to laboratory quality standards and patient safety

About United Health Care Staffing

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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