Histology Technician Lead

HCA Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match on up to 3

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Medical City Dallas is seeking a Histology Technician Lead to perform routine histology, embedding, sectioning, and special stains, under Pathologist direction.

You will manage immunohistochemistry, equipment maintenance, and ensure excellent filing and customer service while coordinating with the Pathology team. A minimum of three years in histology is required, with HT(ASCP) certification pursued within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• HT(ASCP) or equivalent certification required within 18 months of hire, transfer or promotion.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in histology and immunohistochemistry

Responsibilities

• Performs routine histology procedures including receipt, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, and preparation of routine and special stains.
• Performs Immunohistochemistry and other special procedures as requested by the Pathologist
• Responsible for accurate filing of slide/blocks and equipment maintenance and operation.
• Responsible for excellent customer service

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Customer service

Education

HT(ASCP) certification or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Histology Technician Lead? At Medical City Dallas, 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

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Works in hazardous and bio-hazardous areas of the lab and is subject to use of xylene and formalin. Sufficient sight (including color discrimination), manual dexterity and mobility to function effectively in exercising job responsibilities in a fast paced, high volume laboratory.

What you will do in this Role:

• Performs routine histology procedures including receipt, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, and preparation of routine and special stains.

• Performs Immunohistochemistry and other special procedures as requested by the Pathologist

• Responsible for accurate filing of slide/blocks and equipment maintenance and operation.

• Responsible for excellent customer service

Qualifications:

• HT(ASCP) or equivalent certification required within 18 months of hire, transfer or promotion.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in histology and immunohistochemistry

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

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.