Histology Technician

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Nashville, TN is seeking a Histology Technician to support patient care by processing and preparing tissue samples, performing routine stains and IHC, and ensuring accurate labeling.

You will work with a team, follow department procedures, maintain reagents, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Associate degree preferred, HS diploma required, and state license as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in a clinical lab preferred.
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV).
• General knowledge of histology methods and correlation to disease processes.
• Ability to follow fixation and staining protocols.
• Ability to prepare specimen sections for microscopic diagnosis.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology and cytology procedures including processing, embedding, microtomy, stains, IHC and case organization.
• Assure positive sample, block and slide identification.
• Prepare and maintain reagents for routine stains and histology procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per procedures and schedule.
• Adhere to policy with regards to quality control and QA for instrumentation and procedures.

Skills

Histology basics

Cytology procedures

Quality control

Sample handling

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microscopy

Histology equipment

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Histology Technician today with HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

You Will:

• Perform histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine stains, IHC and special stains, case organization in accordance with department procedures.

• Assure positive sample, block and slide identification

• Prepare and maintains reagents for routine stains and histology procedures.

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer & department procedures and per department schedule.

• Adhere to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment and procedures performed.

You Should Have:

• High School Diploma required

• Associate’s degree preferred

• Minimum one year experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)

• General knowledge of histology methods and correlation to disease processes

• Ability to follow protocols for the proper fixation and routine staining of samples

• Ability to consistently prepare and produce specimen sections with appropriate slide orientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic diagnosis by a pathologist

• Demonstrates good technique in the cutting, embedding, orientation and staining of specimens

• General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements

• Excellent communication, team work and organizational skills. Sets a positive example.

• Effective and proactive problem solving and decision making skills

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, 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 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 in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support over 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 cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We promptly review all applications. Highly 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.