Histology Technician

Fairview Park Hospital; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Histology Technician. This role involves performing histological procedures, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring patient specimen integrity. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and will be integral to our healthcare team. Join us for a fulfilling career that makes a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform histological procedures including tissue processing and embedding.
• Conduct immunohistochemical stains.
• Maintain quality assurance of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Histology procedures

Immunohistochemistry

Tools

Microtome

Cryostat

Job description

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Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Histology Technician? At Fairview Park Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100 % match on 3 % to 9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10 % off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Histology Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Performs histological procedures of tissue processing, embedding tissues, cutting ribbons using a microtome, hematoxylin and eosin staining, cover slipping and labeling. Must use exacting technical skills during each of these phases.
• Performs immunohistochemical stains.
• Follows prescribed procedures using appropriate control tissues to ensure proper reactivity and staining result.
• Responsible for properly using and maintaining the QA of histology laboratory equipment: microtome, processors, stainers, embedding, paraffin dispenser and other tools in the histology department.
• Consistently maintains “positive” patient identification using full patient name, medical record number and/or surgical number. Always matches specimen identification to written or computer information. Never compromises.
• Performs frozen section processing of tissues using a cryostat.
• Assist in fine needle aspirates.
• Accepts or rejects specimens for processing, based upon guidelines which maintain specimen integrity and upon positive identification.
• Responsibilities are mainly for skilled Histology work and NOT for grossing or any procedures such as ISH.
• Performs miscellaneous Histology duties for a Non-certified Histotechnician.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.

Fairview Park Hospital is a 175+ bed acute‑care hospital serving the City of Dublin, Laurens County, and the surrounding communities. Our hospital provides 24‑hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, and rehabilitation therapy services. Other specialized programs include our Sleep Center at Fairview Park, the Same Day Surgery Center, the Heart Center at Fairview Park, the Women’s Imaging Center and much more. We are committed to providing the best for our community. Our facility's stroke center scored “A” on Patient Safety Report Card. We have been named one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health.

At Fairview Park Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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.

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Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care