Histology Technologist

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Histology Technologist to manage specimen handling, labeling, and processing for in-house testing or referral to third parties. The role ensures accurate patient identification, registration and orderly workflow within a busy laboratory.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma with an Associate’s degree preferred and 2+ years in a laboratory setting. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to support patient care and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound samples, track and register specimens.
• Ensure positive patient identification and proper labeling of slides.
• Perform sample preparation, storage, transport and testing procedures.
• Register patients and enter test orders accurately and promptly.
• Set up instruments, perform maintenance and quality assurance as scheduled.
• Identify unacceptable outcomes and escalate when unresolved.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and workflow design.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Histology Technologist today with HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

You Will:

Responsible for the management and handling of inbound and outbound samples to include tracking, accessioning/registration, sample preparation, case organization and processing, for in house testing or submission to third parties.

Ensures positive patient identification in the handling, aliquoting and labeling of samples and/or slides.

Performs patient registration and test order entry procedures with accuracy and in a timely manner.

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of specimen collection, storage, transport and testing requirements as well as specimen rejection criteria.

Prepares, labels, and handles laboratory specimens according to established policies and procedures based on specimen type and testing ordered.

Manages the storage and discard of samples and/or slides according to established policy and schedule

Performs instrument set-up, preventative maintenance and quality assurance procedures as assigned and scheduled. Completes associated documentation, Identifies unacceptable outcomes and takes corrective action as required or escalates to department leadership when unable to resolve.

Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement. Provides input into the design of workflows, systems and processes.

You Should Have:

High School Diploma required

Associate’s Degree preferred

Minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred

Knowledge of laboratory methods as well as specimen collection, storage, transport and testing requirements based on test requested or ordered.

Excellent communication skills and effective team work

Ability to organize work according to priority

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 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare 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 in four HCA Healthcare divisions in Florida. Our core laboratories support over 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

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.