Histology Laboratory Assistant

HCA Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is seeking a Histology Laboratory Assistant to perform specimen processing under supervision, including pickup, log entries, and preparation for referrals. You will assist with gross tissue handling, slide and block filing, and maintain compliance with procedures and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and accurate communication with staff, physicians, and floors.

Qualifications

• Shows strong customer service in all interactions.
• Works well in a team environment with colleagues.
• Communicates technical information accurately to staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Pick-up specimens from OR, decontamination room, and endo; monitor requisitions.
• Enter specimens into the Logbook and organize properly.
• Ensure all tools are available and clean; stock supplies.
• Complete slide and block filing; ensure specimens are stored and discarded properly.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Less than High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Degree preferred

Less than 1 year of experience

1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Histology Laboratory Assistant

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Histology Laboratory Assistant / Histology Assistant performs specimen processing duties on assigned shifts under the supervision of a histology technologist and direction of the department supervisor or manager. Duties include, but are not limited to specimen pick-up, order entry, assisting with gross tissue handling, slide and block filing, sorting and discarding of specimens, preparation and tracking of samples for referral to external laboratories. Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements. Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick-up specimens from Operating Room, Decontamination room, and Endo throughout the day and monitor pending requisitions.

• Enter specimens into the Logbook and properly organize

• Ensure all tools are available and clean

• Stock all supplies

• Ensure req's are available and in numerical order

• Completes slide and block filing

• Demonstrates that all specimens are stored and discarded properly

• Prepares and logs for afternoon pick up

• Cleans the gross area and ensures equipment is set up for the following day

• Answer phones and take accurate messages

• Utilize Meditech to pull reports, look up information, or results

• Attend monthly Pathologist Department and Lab Staff meeting

• The ability to interact with co-workers in a team environment, promoting a harmonious and cooperative working environment.

• Demonstrates excellent customer service practices in all interactions.

• Effectively communicate with all personnel to exchange accurate and timely technical information.

• May assist in communication to customers, floors, physicians regarding problem and/or pending specimens.

• Requires 2 + years' experience performing registration, clerical duties, and sending out of specimen processing

• Follows safety policies and procedures

• Protects sensitive and confidential information by actively participating in the Privacy & Security Awareness program

• Adheres to company policies and standards regarding security

• Completes assigned courses and training on an annual basis

• Available to work during disasters

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Less than High School Diploma/GED required

• Vocational/Technical Degree preferred

• Less than 1 year of experience required

• 1-3 years in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services (https://www.hcahealthcare.com/physicians/hospital-based-medicine-services/laboratory-services) is a full service provider for 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 within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers and commercial accounts.

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