Histology Technician PRN

HCA Healthcare; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and disability coverage

Retirement resources and 401(k) match

Tuition assistance and education

Job summary

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital seeks a Histology Technician to perform stat procedures, embed tissue specimens, section paraffin blocks, and prepare stains. This PRN role requires an associate degree in science and Florida licensure or eligibility, with at least 1-2 years in a high-volume histology setting.

You will support quality control, document procedures, and contribute to timely diagnostic results while joining an experienced team that values patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2 Year/Associate Degree in Science required.
• State of Florida Technician License OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process.
• Technical specialty in Histology.
• 1-2 years in a high-volume histology setting is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets.
• Embeds tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block.
• Sections paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour.
• Produces sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts.
• Perform routine H & E stain
• Prepares smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and complete necessary documentation to maintain specimen integrity throughout all processes

Skills

Histology

Education

Associate Degree in Science

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Histology Technician PRN

Job Summary and Qualifications

Seeking a Histology Technician to provide expertise and champion results. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels the patient experience is as meaningful as we do.

You Will:

• Perform stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets
• Embeds tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block
• Sections paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour
• Produces sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts
• Perform routine H & E stain
• Prepares smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and complete necessary documentation to maintain specimen integrity throughout all processes

You Should Have:

• A 2 Year/Associate Degree in Science required
• A State of Florida Technician License OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process
• Technical specialty in Histology
• 1-2 years in a high-volume histology setting is helpful

Benefits

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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.

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services (https://www.hcahealthcare.com/physicians/hospital-based-medicine-services/laboratory-services) is a full-service provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital-based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and commercial accounts.

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