Complex Specimen Processor- Histology

HCA Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing support and counseling

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Complex Specimen Processor- Histology to support our laboratory operations in Dallas, TX. You will manage inbound/outbound samples, ensure patient identification, register tests, and prepare specimens according to policies to ensure accurate testing and timely results.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork. A High School Diploma is required, with an Associate's Degree preferred, and 2+ years in a lab setting preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of specimen collection, storage, transport and testing requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inbound/outbound samples handling, tracking, accessioning/registration, and processing.
• Ensures positive patient identification in handling, labeling and aliquoting of samples and slides.
• Performs patient registration and test order entry with accuracy and timeliness.
• Shows understanding of specimen collection, storage, transport and testing requirements and rejection criteria.
• Prepares, labels and handles specimens per policies based on type and testing ordered.
• Manages storage and discard of samples/slides per policy and schedule.
• Performs instrument setup, preventative maintenance and quality assurance as scheduled.
• Completes documentation and escalates unresolved issues to leadership; supports quality improvement.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

12:00pm-8:30pm, Monday-Friday Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Complex Specimen Processor- Histology with HCA Healthcare you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

12:00pm-8:30pm, Monday-Friday Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Complex Specimen Processor- Histology with HCA Healthcare you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

You Will:

• Responsible for the management and handling of inbound and outbound samples to include tracking, accessioning/registration, sample preparation, case organization and processing, for in house testing or submission to third parties.
• Ensures positive patient identification in the handling, aliquoting and labeling of samples and/or slides.
• Performs patient registration and test order entry procedures with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection, storage, transport and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria.
• Prepares, labels, and handles laboratory specimens according to established policies and procedures based on specimen type and testing ordered.
• Manages the storage and discard of samples and/or slides according to established policy and schedule
• Performs instrument set-up, preventative maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned and scheduled. Completes associated documentation, Identifies unacceptable outcomes and takes corrective action as required or escalates to department leadership when unable to resolve.
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement. Provides input into the design of workflows, systems and processes.

You Should Have:

• High School Diploma required
• Associate's Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred
• Knowledge of laboratory methods as well as specimen collection, storage, transport and testing requirements based on test requested or ordered.
• Excellent communication skills and effective team work
• Ability to organize work according to priority

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Complex Specimen Processor- Histology opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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