Histology Technician — Benefits & Education Support

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

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.