Histology Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive medical benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Dallas seeks a Histology Technologist who plays a crucial role in specimen preparation for pathology. The position involves performing histology procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and skills in effective communication and teamwork. A commitment to patient care is essential, along with necessary certifications. HCA Healthcare offers comprehensive benefits including health, retirement plans, and educational support.

Qualifications

• 2 years of histology experience with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited histotechnology program.
• 1 year of experience with an Associate’s Degree in Histology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process specimens for examination.
• Perform histology and cytology procedures.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment.
• Assist in training and orientation of personnel.

Skills

Histology methods knowledge

Proficient in specimen handling

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and organizational abilities

Problem-solving and decision-making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Histology or related field

Bachelor's Degree or higher in relevant fields

Tools

Histology equipment

Microtome

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Histology Technologist you can be part of an organization that is devoted to giving back.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Histology Technologist in HCA Healthcare Lab Service Line plays a vital role in preparing and processing specimens for gross and microscopic examination by a pathologist. The role ensures accurate sample identification and rigorous quality control, directly impacting patient care by performing histology and cytology procedures, maintaining equipment, and contributing to continuous quality improvement within the laboratory setting while working collaboratively with pathologists and the care team.

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to peers and customers, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Prepare and process specimens for gross and microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist, ensuring optimal conditions for analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist, contributing to rapid diagnostic processes.
• Perform histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation, cell block preparation, embedding, microtomy, slide preparation, routine and special stains in accordance with department procedures.
• Assure positive sample, block and slide identification throughout the sample/slide preparation process, maintaining impeccable traceability.
• Prepare and maintain solutions for stains and histology procedures, ensuring the availability of high-quality reagents for accurate staining.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer and department procedures and schedule, ensuring optimal functionality.
• Utilize independent judgement and problem‑solving skills to ensure the accuracy of procedures performed and proper equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and take appropriate corrective action to resolve or elevate issues in a timely manner, maintaining the integrity of laboratory processes.
• Adhere to department policy regarding performance and documentation of quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation, equipment and procedures performed, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identify unacceptable results or outcomes, take corrective action as required, and ensure patient materials are not provided to a pathologist until the issue has been resolved.
• Actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and provide input into the design of workflows, systems, and processes, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Support the department in achieving goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, workforce health, and integration of inter‑departmental activities.
• Act as a resource to peers and customers and model teamwork, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Assist in orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.
• Assist in the review and modification of department policies and procedures as requested.
• Participate in accreditation inspections, supporting the maintenance of the laboratory's accredited status.
• Perform duties of a Complex Specimen Processor as required, demonstrating versatility and adaptability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a thorough knowledge of histology methods and their correlation to disease processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow directions and protocols meticulously for fixation and routine staining of samples.
• Demonstrate proficient technique in cutting, embedding, orientation and staining of specimens.
• Possess general knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Exhibit excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to train others effectively.
• Possess the ability to assimilate and analyze information and recommend actions.
• Demonstrate effective and proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Exhibit the ability to view work situations from a broad context and consider the impact of decisions on other components of the organization.

Education & Experience

• Experience is dependent on level of education.
• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of histology experience, or completion of an accredited program in histotechnology.
• Associate's Degree in Histology, Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry and 1 year of histology experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry.

Licenses, Certifications & Training

• National Certification as a Histotechnologist, Histotechnician, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Medical Laboratory Scientist required; HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, TN, WV).

Benefits

HCA Healthcare 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, paid time off, disability coverage, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, tuition assistance, certification support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance and identity theft protection.

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.