Histology Technician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Nashville, TN is seeking a Histology Technician to perform specimen processing, staining and analysis under the supervision of a pathologist. The role emphasizes quality control, accurate labeling and adherence to department procedures to support timely diagnoses.

Responsibilities include maintaining reagents, performing equipment maintenance, and collaborating with team members to ensure sample integrity and workflow efficiency in a busy clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree preferred for advancement.
• 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) if applicable.

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 per department procedures.
• 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 manufacturer and department procedures.
• Adhere to department policy regarding quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation and procedures.

Skills

Histology methods

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

1 year clinical lab experience preferred

Job description

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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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 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 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.