Histology Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brooksville, Florida is seeking a Histology Technician PRN to perform histology and cytology procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, with preference given to those with an associate's degree and at least one year of clinical laboratory experience. This position requires knowledge of histology methods, strong teamwork, and communication skills. Join us in enhancing patient care through our dedicated laboratory services.

Qualifications

• 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 laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing.
• Prepare and maintain reagents for routine stains and histology procedures.
• Adhere to department policy regarding quality control and quality assurance.

Skills

Histology methods knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Overview

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HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital offers a total rewards package aimed at supporting health, life, career and retirement. This description summarizes the role, benefits, responsibilities and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that includes prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, 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
• 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 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, disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund with free employee-only coverage based on income

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, and case organization in accordance with 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 and schedule.
• Adhere to department policy regarding 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 fixation and routine staining of samples
• Ability to prepare and produce specimen sections with appropriate slide orientation, thickness, and stain quality for microscopic diagnosis by a pathologist
• Demonstrates good technique in cutting, embedding, orientation and staining of specimens
• General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organizational skills; sets a positive example
• Effective and proactive problem solving and decision making skills

HCA Healthcare is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services with a network of core laboratories and hospital-based facilities. HCA Healthcare is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute and invests in charitable care and community support.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are reviewing applications for our Histology Technician PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care.

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.