Histology Technologist

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is seeking a Histology Technologist to join our hospital-based laboratory team. The candidate will be housed at Aventura Hospital and travel to locations in Broward and Dade County, with mileage covered by the employer.

We value accuracy, teamwork, and dedication to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced histology setting. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Science and preferably a Bachelor’s in Medical Technology, with Florida licensure or the ability

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Science required.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze testing samples according to instructions and perform quality control procedures per protocol.
• Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45–60 seconds per block.
• Section paraffin blocks at a rate of 35–40 blocks per hour.
• Produce sections of correct thickness with minimal artifacts.
• Perform routine H&E stains as per department procedure.
• Recognize and correct staining issues to meet standards.
• Prepare smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations.

Education

Associate degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Candidate will be housed at Aventura Hospital but will travel to locations in Broward and Dade County. Milage is covered.

Introduction

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

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

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Histology Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Seeking a hospital-based Histology Technologist Ito provide expertiseand 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:

• Analyze testing samples according to instructions and perform quality control procedures per protocol
• Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block
• Section paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour
• Produce sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts
• Perform routine H & E stain performed according to Department procedure
• Recognize inferior staining prior to submitting and corrects the problem to meet standards
• Perform any on-site special stains and histo-chemical methods
• Prepare smears, cell blocks, and Cytospin preparations
• Ensure correct Cytology and Pathology numbers are entered in the computer under the right prefix, as well as ALL clinical data provided

You Should Have:

• A 2 Year/Associate Degree in Science
• A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is beneficial
• A State of Florida Technologist License OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process
• Less than one year of experience in Histology; 1-3 years of experience in ahigh-volume histology setting is preferred

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services

HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services is a full service provider for 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 within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers and commercial accounts.

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.

We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.