Histology Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

Fairview Park Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, has an exciting PRN Histology Technician opportunity. The role requires strong histology techniques and immunohistochemistry skills in a fast-paced lab.

The histology team performs tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, IHC, and QA of equipment, with emphasis on accurate patient identification and specimen integrity. Dublin, GA location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform histological processing: tissue processing, embedding, microtome sectioning, H&E staining, cover slipping, labeling.
• Perform immunohistochemical stains.
• Maintain QA of histology equipment (microtome, processors, stainers, embedding, paraffin dispenser).
• Ensure positive patient identification and correct specimen labeling.
• Perform frozen section processing using a cryostat.
• Assist in fine needle aspirates.
• Accept or reject specimens per guidelines to maintain specimen integrity.

Skills

Histology techniques

Immunohistochemistry

QA in histology

5+ years experience

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Histology Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Fairview Park Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare .

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this role:

Performs histological procedures of tissue processing, embedding tissues, cutting ribbons using a microtome, hematoxylin and eosin staining, cover slipping and labeling. Must use exacting technical skills during each of these phases.

Performs immunohistochemical stains.

Follows prescribed procedures using appropriate control tissues to ensure proper reactivity and staining result.

Responsible for properly using and maintaining the QA of histology laboratory equipment: microtome, processors, stainers, embedding, paraffin dispenser and other tools in the histology department.

Consistently maintains "positive" patient identification using full patient name, medical record number and/or surgical number. Always matches specimen identification to written or computer information. Never compromises.

Performs frozen section processing of tissues using a cryostat.

Assist in fine needle aspirates

Accepts or rejects specimens for processing, based upon guidelines which maintain specimen integrity and upon positive identification.

Responsibilities are mainly for skilled Histology work and NOT for grossing or any procedures such as ISH

Performs miscellaneous Histology duties for a Non-certified Histotechnician

What qualifications you will need:

• 5+ years of relevant experience required

Benefits

Fairview Park Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 and position.

Fairview Park Hospital is a 175+ bed acute-care hospital serving the City of Dublin, Laurens County, and the surrounding communities. Our hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, and rehabilitation therapy services. Other specialized programs include our Sleep Center at Fairview Park, the Same Day Surgery Center, the Heart Center at Fairview Park, the Women's Imaging Center and much more. We are committed to providing the best for our community. Our facility's stroke center scored "A" on Patient Safety Report Card. We have been named one of the nation's top 100 hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health.

At Fairview Park Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- 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