Travel Histotechnologist Job

Saranac Lake, NY
Contracted
Adirondack Health
Mid Level
Embark on a transformative journey as a Histotechnologist in Saranac Lake, New York, where your precise hands and discerning eye translate into clearer diagnoses, better patient outcomes, and tangible trust in the lab team. In this crucial specialty, you will process and prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination, perform embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation, and uphold stringent quality controls that ensure every sample yields reliable results. Your expertise will empower pathologists to interpret findings with confidence, supporting timely treatment decisions that profoundly affect lives. This assignment commences on 12/29/2025 and is structured to provide a consistent 40 hours per week, with a competitive weekly pay range of $2,404–$2,536, reflecting the value of your skill and dedication. You’ll have the opportunity to extend beyond the initial period, building continuity in a field where precision and professionalism open doors to advanced procedures, enhanced certifications, and broader leadership possibilities within histotechnology. While you pursue professional excellence, you’ll also have the privilege of exploring New York’s stunning landscapes—Adirondack vistas, tranquil lakes, and vibrant communities—creating a harmonious balance between rigorous lab work and the enriching outdoors.

Location Benefits:
- Saranac Lake offers a pristine backdrop for focused work and a high quality of life, nestled in the heart of the Adirondack region. Expect clean air, scenic trails, and a community that values safety, accessibility, and a slower pace that supports thoughtful lab practice.
- Four-season opportunities for recreation, from summer hiking and boating to winter sports and cozy evenings by the fire, make after-work downtime rejuvenating.
- The region’s intimate scale fosters strong teamwork, direct communication, and a welcoming environment where you can grow your clinical expertise while maintaining work–life balance.
- An added advantage is the possibility to be assigned across diverse U.S. locations through the program, expanding your clinical exposure, strengthening your resume, and broadening your professional network, all while receiving robust travel and safety support from the company.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities include accurately receiving and cataloging specimens, performing tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining (routine and special stains), mounting slides, and ensuring strict adherence to QA/QC protocols, biosafety standards, and ISO-compliant workflows.
- You will collaborate closely with pathologists and laboratory staff to troubleshoot sagging staining quality, optimize artifact reduction, and maintain meticulous documentation for traceability and accreditation readiness.
- This role emphasizes continuous professional growth: access to on-the-job training, opportunities to supervise bench-level tasks, and pathways to expand into advanced staining techniques, immunohistochemistry prep, and lab leadership roles as your experience grows.
- Competitive benefits include a signing incentive, housing assistance to ease relocation, and potential extension opportunities that offer job stability and the chance to deepen expertise in histotechnologist practice.
- Comprehensive support is a hallmark of the assignment: 24/7 traveler support, a help desk for scheduling and logistics, access to clinical mentors, and proactive wellness resources to sustain performance on the road.
- The schedule guarantees 40 hours per week with predictable pay and the listed weekly range of $2,404–$2,536, providing financial clarity as you plan housing, commuting, and personal time. Start Date is 12/29/2025, and duration will be defined at hire, with the possibility of extension based on performance, department needs, and project continuity.

Company Values:
- The organization is committed to empowering staff by investing in career advancement, ongoing education, and opportunities to diversify expertise across histology specialties. You’ll join a workplace that prioritizes mentorship, recognizes diligence, and fosters a supportive culture where colleagues collaborate to achieve exacting standards and patient-centered outcomes. The company emphasizes ethical practice, transparent communication, and a work environment that values your professional voice as essential to shaping the future of pathology services.

Call to Action:
- If you’re ready to apply your histotechnologist skills to high-impact patient care, seize this exciting chance to join a company that values your contribution and supports your professional development every step of the way. Embrace a role that blends clinical rigor with the beauty of New York’s admired landscapes, while leveraging travel opportunities that broaden your experience and propel your career. Apply now to begin a rewarding journey that honors your precision, dedication, and care for every specimen you prepare.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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