Histology Technician: Tissue Processing & IHC Specialist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Nashville, TN is seeking a Histology Technician to perform specimen processing, staining and analysis under the supervision of a pathologist. The role emphasizes quality control, accurate labeling and adherence to department procedures to support timely diagnoses.

Responsibilities include maintaining reagents, performing equipment maintenance, and collaborating with team members to ensure sample integrity and workflow efficiency in a busy clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree preferred for advancement.
• 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) if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine stains, IHC and special stains, case organization per 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.
• Adhere to department policy regarding quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation and procedures.

Skills

Histology methods

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

1 year clinical lab experience preferred

Job description

HCA Healthcare in Nashville, TN is seeking a Histology Technician to perform specimen processing, staining and analysis under the supervision of a pathologist. The role emphasizes quality control, accurate labeling and adherence to department procedures to support timely diagnoses.

Responsibilities include maintaining reagents, performing equipment maintenance, and collaborating with team members to ensure sample integrity and workflow efficiency in a busy clinical laboratory environment.