Histology Technician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & disability

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Histology Technician to join our path labs. This role performs histology and cytology procedures, including processing, embedding, microtomy, staining and IHC, in accordance with department procedures.

The position emphasizes accurate specimen handling and adherence to QA/QC standards. Qualified candidates have at least a high school diploma, an associate degree preferred, and relevant lab experience.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree

Experience in clinical lab

State license where required

Histology knowledge

Fixation & staining protocols

Slide orientation & thickness

Embedding & cutting technique

Lab accreditation & regulatory

Communication & teamwork

Problem solving & decision making

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

High School Diploma required

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Histology Technician? At HCA Healthcare, 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.

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

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Histology Technician 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.