Histology Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, GA seeks a Histology Technician PRN to perform tissue processing, embedding, sectioning and staining. The role requires accurate labeling, quality control, and immunohistochemical staining capabilities.

Experience of 5+ years in histology is required. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities within the HCA Healthcare network.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Performs histological procedures including processing, embedding, cutting ribbons, staining and labeling.

Responsibilities

• Performs histology procedures including tissue processing, embedding and cutting ribbons with a microtome.
• Performs immunohistochemical stains.
• Maintains QA of histology equipment (microtome, processors, stainers, embedding, paraffin dispenser).
• Ensures proper patient/sample identification and accuracy in labeling.
• Assists in frozen section processing of tissues using a cryostat.

Skills

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Laboratory QA

Tissue Processing

Tools

Microtome

Cryostat

Stainer

Paraffin Processor

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 nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• 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 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 and position.

Fairview Park Hospital is a leader in healthcare for Dublin, Georgia, Laurens County, and nearby communities. It is a modern, nearly 200-bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of community healthcare services.

Our commitment to high-quality care is shown by several achievements. Fairview Park is a Primary Stroke Center, earned an “A” on the Patient Safety Report Card, and was named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health. We also offer specialty services at locations like the Sleep Center at Fairview Park, Same Day Surgery Center, Heart Center at Fairview Park, and Women’s Imaging Center.

Dublin-Laurens County offers many activities for all interests, including golfing, fishing, shopping, volunteering, and spending time with family. The area is well known for its month-long St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Since 1966, this family-friendly event has grown into a major attraction, bringing thousands of visitors from across the country.

Dublin-Laurens County is located in Middle Georgia, about halfway between Atlanta and Savannah. Laurens County is the third largest county in Georgia by land size and has a population of about 45,000. The City of Dublin has been named one of the 10 Georgia Cities of Excellence by the Georgia Municipal Association, recognized for its exemplary service to citizens.

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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Histology Technician PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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